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A Poisoner's Tale by Cathryn Kemp

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A Poisoner's Tale by Cathryn KempA dark and powerful feminist retelling of the best serial killer you've never heard of . Inspired by the true story of Giulia Tofana.'Gorgeous. . . brimming with rich detail and intrigue. C. J. COOKE'Not for the faint hearted' SCOTSMAN'A gut wrenching, empowering and gripping feminist read' 5 STAR Reader Review'Historical fiction at its best' 5 STAR Reader Review Rome, 1656In Romes shadowy backstreets lies an apothecarys shop a place for women to take

A dark and powerful feminist retelling of the best serial killer you've never heard of . Inspired by the true story of Giulia Tofana.

'Gorgeous. . . brimming with rich detail and intrigue.’ C. J. COOKE'Not for the faint-hearted' SCOTSMAN'A gut-wrenching, empowering and gripping feminist read' -5-STAR Reader Review'Historical fiction at its best' -5-STAR Reader Review--------------Rome, 1656In Rome’s shadowy backstreets lies an apothecary’s shop – a place for women to take their heartbreaks and troubles. Herbs for childbirth. Tarot readings to tell their fortunes. An undetectable poison that can kill in four drops.

Alongside her circle of female poisoners, Giulia Tofana dispenses her deadly potion to free the downtrodden women of the city from their abusive husbands. A path she’s determined to follow after a harrowing childhood in Palermo.

But even in a time of plague, it does not go unnoticed when the men begin to fall like flies.

With the Holy Office of the Inquisition on her tail, Giulia is in more danger than ever. . How far will she go for the women who need her help?MURDERER OR SAVIOUR? YOU DECIDE.

A POISONER'S TALE explores the realities of what it is like to be a woman who rebels against society and takes the reader on a tense, challenging but spellbinding journey.

--------------'An incredible debut that I simply could not put down' -5-STAR Reader Review'This book will stay with me for a very long time' -5-STAR Reader Review‘Devastating. A beautifully intense read.’ ISABELLE SCHULER'Moving and unforgettable.' STELA BRINZEANU'Incredibly compelling.' GRIMDARK MAGAZINE‘Perfect example of quality historical fiction.’ LAURA CARLIN'Kemp is an astonishingly talented storyteller, and her characters will linger long after you’ve finished reading.' NAOMI KELSEY

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Binding: Paperback,
Pagination: 400 pages
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