Královny jedů - Příběhy světových traviček – Perrin Lisa (2024)

An original book about women in world history who share a fascination with poisons. Meet the stories of more than twenty-five poisoners from world history. What drove these women to their actions? Love, jealousy, money, revenge, greed, or desperation? Uncover the secrets of famous poisoners like Lucrezia Borgia and Cleopatra, and discover other intriguing stories and personalities. You may find yourself rooting for some of the heroines – such as Sally Bassett, who helped poison slave owners in Bermuda, or Giulia Tofana, a folk heroine of Italian women in the 17th century. She sold her potion 'aqua tofana' to unfortunate women who needed to free themselves from abusive or otherwise undesirable husbands. Many stories, on the other hand, are chilling. The book is organized into thematic chapters based on murderous motives and is complemented by the author's distinctive illustrations, Lisa Perrin. It includes an illustrated introduction with the origins and effects of well-known poisons and information on how they were historically obtained. Women can do anything. Even murder.