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A Poisoner's Tale
A dark and gripping feminist retelling of notorious Italian Poisoner, Giulia Tofana
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Set in 1656 Rome, an apothecary serves as a refuge for women seeking remedies for heartbreak and abuse. Giulia Tofana, alongside her circle of female poisoners, provides a lethal potion to liberate women from oppressive husbands. As men begin to die mysteriously, the newly-elected Pope and the Inquisition threaten her life. This gripping tale explores themes of empowerment and resilience, highlighting Giulia's courageous efforts to protect the vulnerable in a perilous time.
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A Poisoner's Tale, Cathryn Kemp
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- A Poisoner's Tale
- Subtitle
- A dark and gripping feminist retelling of notorious Italian Poisoner, Giulia Tofana
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Cathryn Kemp
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9781804992241
- Series
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- Set in 1656 Rome, an apothecary serves as a refuge for women seeking remedies for heartbreak and abuse. Giulia Tofana, alongside her circle of female poisoners, provides a lethal potion to liberate women from oppressive husbands. As men begin to die mysteriously, the newly-elected Pope and the Inquisition threaten her life. This gripping tale explores themes of empowerment and resilience, highlighting Giulia's courageous efforts to protect the vulnerable in a perilous time.