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Cathryn Kemp

    A Poisoner's Tale
    A Fish Supper and a Chippy Smile
    • A Fish Supper and a Chippy Smile

      • 261 stron
      • 10 godzin czytania

      The true story of a 1950s south east London community united by the local chippy and the woman at the heart of it all, 'Hooray' Hilda Kemp.

      A Fish Supper and a Chippy Smile
      4,4
    • A Poisoner's Tale

      A dark and gripping feminist retelling of notorious Italian Poisoner, Giulia Tofana

      • 400 stron
      • 14 godzin czytania

      Set in 1656 Rome, an apothecary serves as a refuge for women seeking remedies for heartbreak and abuse. Giulia Tofana, alongside her circle of female poisoners, provides a lethal potion to liberate women from oppressive husbands. As men begin to die mysteriously, the newly-elected Pope and the Inquisition threaten her life. This gripping tale explores themes of empowerment and resilience, highlighting Giulia's courageous efforts to protect the vulnerable in a perilous time.

      A Poisoner's Tale
      3,8