The Beauty Defense by Laura James

The Beauty Defense by Laura James

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Justice is blind, they say, but perhaps not to beauty. In supposedly dispassionate courts of law, attractive women have long avoided punishment for cold-blooded crimes. The Beauty Defense gathers the true stories of some of the most infamous femmes fatales in criminal history, collected by attorney and true crime historian Laura James.

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The Beauty Defense by Laura James

Justice is blind, they say, but perhaps not to beauty. In supposedly dispassionate courts of law, attractive women have long avoided punishment for cold-blooded crimes. The Beauty Defense gathers the true stories of some of the most infamous femmes fatales in criminal history, collected by attorney and true crime historian Laura James.
I have long been a fan and devoted reader of Laura JamesShe writes with clarity and insight, turning over stones to find the details that resonate with today's readers. I absolutely devoured The Beauty Defense. An awesome book by one of my favorite writers." — Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood
Laura James is a true crime author and reviewer whose literary website Clews, devoted to historical true crime, has earned millions of hits. She is an attorney in private practice in Michigan.
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ISBN 13 9781606353943
ISBN 10 1606353942
Title The Beauty Defense
Author Laura James
Series True Crime History
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The Kent State University Press
Year published 2020-02-28
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.