The League of Lady Poisoners by Maria Trimarchi and Holly Frey

A feast for the senses, this sumptuously illustrated book will introduce
you to some of the most infamous women throughout world history,
united by their shared taste for poison. Welcome to the League of Lady
Poisoners.
This riveting and well-researched volume by Lisa Perrin weaves together the
stories of more than twenty-five accused women poisoners, exploring the
circumstances and skill sets that led them to lives of crime.
You might find yourself rooting for some of them-like Sally Bassett, who
helped poison her granddaughter's enslavers in Bermuda, or Giulia Tofana,
who sold her name-brand concoction to women wanting to be rid of their
abusive (or otherwise undesirable) husbands. Other stories, though-including
that of Yiya Murano, one of Argentina's most notorious swindlers and serial
killers, or the terrifying Nurse Jane Toppan-may prove less palatable.
Organized into thematic chapters based on the women's motives, the book
also includes an illustrated primer that delves into the origins and effects of
common poisons throughout history, as well as a foreword by Holly Frey and
Maria Trimarchi, creators and hosts of the podcast Criminalia. It is a treat for
true crime fans, feminist history buffs, and any curious readers fascinated by
the more macabre side of human nature.
TRUE CRIME GALORE: Women can do anything-even commit murder. This
thoughtfully researched and insightful survey into the lives of the poisoners
explores the toxic events that put these women in (...)

Lisa Perrin is an award-winning illustrator, designer, entrepreneur, and
educator. She is a professor in the Illustration department at MICA, and her
work has been recognized by The Society of Illustrators, American Illustration,
3X3 Magazine, and Print Magazine. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi are co-hosts of Criminalia, a podcast that
explores the intersections of history and true crime. They first met while writing
and editing the curiosity-driven website HowStuffWorks. Holly Frey is also the
host of the podcasts Stuff You Missed in History, Full of Sith, and Drawn: The
Story of Animation . She lives in Georgia. Maria Trimarchi is a writer based in
Oregon.

Chronicle Books
On Sale: Sep 5/23
7.25 x 10 • 208 pages
9781797215884 • $37.95 • CL - Hardcover, full-color
illustrations throughout, foil-stamped cover, gilded
edges
True Crime / Murder / General