9781529907292_

In 17th-century Rome, men are falling like flies and nobody knows why...

Hidden within the alleys and shadows of the Eternal City lies a criminal magical underworld of witches, sorceresses and a mysterious circle of female poisoners working under the guise of a cosmetics shop.

Since her childhood in Palermo, Giulia has dedicated her life to helping the broken and abused - the wives, daughters, and mistresses of Italy. She is known to be many things - healer, midwife, abortionist and poisoner. It only takes a few drops of an undetectable lethal poison to murder each of Giulias victims, which come to number a thousand men.

Pope Alessandro VII is determined to rid the city of witches and heretics, including this circle of murderous poisoners. But what great lengths will he go to stop these cunning women?

In this compelling feminist retelling, the legendary figure of Giulia is given back her voice. Through the women she helped, the men she killed and those who wanted her dead, this is a tale of secrets, intrigue, revenge, sin and ultimately, power.

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Discover the dark and gothic historical novel inspired by the true story of Giulia Tofana, the first documented female serial killer in history. Perfect for fans of The Familiars and The Lost Apothecary.

A mesmerizing story of power and subjugation gripping and poignant from beginning to end - LAURA CARLIN

Gorgeous. . . brimming with rich detail and intrigue. C. J. COOKE

Utterly captivating Kemp is an astonishingly talented storyteller, and her characters will linger long after youve finished reading. NAOMI KELSEY

Gripping. Devastating. A beautifully intense read. ISABELLE SCHULER

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Murderer or saviour? You decide. . .

Rome, 1656

In the shadowy backstreets of the Eternal City lies an apothecarys 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 shes determined to follow after a harrowing childhood in Palermo.

But even in a time of plague, it does not go unnoticed when the men of Rome begin to fall like flies.

With a newly elected Pope hell-bent on ridding the city of heretics and witches, and 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?

Exploring the realities of what it is like to be a woman who rebels against society, A Poisoners Tale takes the reader on a tense, challenging but spellbinding journey. This is not just a retelling of the legend of Giulia Tofana but an ode to sisterhood and motherhood, to defiance and secret rebellion.

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Readers love A Poisoners Tale:

? ? ? ? ? A gut-wrenching, empowering and gripping feminist read
? ? ? ? ? An incredible debut that I simply could not put down
? ? ? ? ? This book will stay with me for a very long time
? ? ? ? ? Historical fiction at its best

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READERS ARE GRIPPED BY A POISONERS TALE!

A gut-wrenching, empowering and gripping feminist read 5-STAR Reader Review

An incredible debut that I simply could not put down 5-STAR Reader Review

An amusing, devastating, beautifully written book that absolutely stole my heart 5-STAR Reader Review

Historical fiction at its best -5-STAR Reader Review

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THIS IS A POWERFUL FEMINIST RETELLING OF THE BEST SERIAL KILLER YOUVE NEVER HEARD OF. . .

Not for the faint-hearted SCOTSMAN

Immersive and bold. . . a spellbinding ode to sisterhood, motherhood and secret defiance. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Rome, 1656

In Romes shadowy backstreets lies an apothecarys 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 shes 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 dark and gothic historical novel inspired by the true story of Giuia Tofana, the first documented female serial killer in history. A POISONERS 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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Gorgeous. . . brimming with rich detail and intrigue. C. J. COOKE

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 youve finished reading. NAOMI KELSEY

...(*_*)9781529907292_

A dark and powerful feminist retelling of the best serial killer youve 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

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 POISONERS 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 youve finished reading. NAOMI KELSEY

...(*_*)9781529907292_

A gut-wrenching, empowering and gripping feminist read -5-STAR Reader Review

A dark and powerful feminist retelling of the best serial killer youve 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

Fully satisfying . . . savoured every chapter -5-STAR Reader Review

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Rome, 1656

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 POISONERS 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

Devastating. A beautifully intense read. ISABELLE SCHULER

This book will stay with me for a very long time -5-STAR Reader Review

Moving and unforgettable. STELA BRINZEANU

Superbly written . . . a real page turner that I didnt want to end -5-STAR Reader Review

Perfect example of quality historical fiction. LAURA CARLIN

Incredibly compelling. GRIMDARK MAGAZINE

Kemp is an astonishingly talented storyteller, and her characters will linger long after youve finished reading. NAOMI KELSEY

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