Murder and morality in Victorian Britain

Eleanor Gordon, Gwyneth Nair

Manchester University Press, 2009

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Explores the life of Madeleine Smith, who in 1857 was tried for poisoning her secret lover. Charting the course of this illicit relationship and Madeleine's subsequent trial, this title draws on a range of sources to pursue themes such as the nature of gender relations and the extent of women's social and commercial activities.

ISBN-13
9780719080692
ISBN-10
071908069X
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Year
2009
Publication date
2009-08-21
Pages
224
Dimensions
216x138x72
Weight
292