This riveting and well-researched volume by Lisa Perrin weaves together the stories of more than 25 accused women poisoners, exploring the circumstances and skill sets that led them to lives of crime. You might even find yourself rooting for some of them. 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, this is a treat for true crime fans, feminist history buffs, and any curious readers fascinated by the more macabre side of human nature.