A Poisoner's Tale by Cathryn Kemp

A Poisoner's Tale by Cathryn Kemp

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

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Rome, 1656

In 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.

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'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

A Poisoner's Tale is a compelling story of sisterhood, defiance and revengeIn Giulia, Cathryn Kemp has created a complex and courageous heroine who is not afraid to walk a dark and dangerous path for what she believes in, and I fell in love with her from the start. * ELIZABETH LEE, author of Cunning Women *
Such a moving and unforgettable story. . . A thoughtful read that asks hard questions and bears us witness to the tragic lives of these strong women and the devastating sacrifices they make to help their sisters in need. A gripping tale of dedication, courage and sacrifice. * STELA BRINZEANU, author of Set in Stone *
A Poisoner's Tale is a mesmerizing story of power and subjugation; both temporally and emotionally absorbing; gripping and poignant from beginning to end. The two main characters are beautifully crafted, complex and subtle. . . A perfect example of quality historical fiction. * LAURA CARLIN, author of The Wicked Cometh and Requiem for a Knave *
Gripping. Devastating. A beautifully intense read. * ISABELLE SCHULER, author of Lady MacBethad *
A Poisoner’s Tale is incredibly compelling * Grimdark Magazine *

Cathryn Kemp is a Sunday Times bestselling ghostwriter and author, with a prolific career writing celebrity, inspirational, true crime, addiction and nostalgia titles. Her personal memoir Coming Clean won the Big Red Read Prize for Non-Fiction. A Poisoner’s Tale is her first foray into historical fiction. When not researching dark, dangerous and beguiling women from history, Cathryn can be found on the south coast with her son and her familiar, a ginger cat called Gingey.

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ISBN 13	9781787637092
Title	A Poisoner's Tale
Author	Cathryn Kemp
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Transworld Publishers Ltd
Year published	2024-07-11
Number of pages	400
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.