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Name: Lizzie Borden
Author: Elizabeth Engstrom

Blending historical fact with supernatural intrigue, Elizabeth Engstrom’s novel reexamines the Borden murders that shocked 1892 Massachusetts. Focusing on the fateful August day that claimed Andrew and Abby Borden, the story delves into both the mystery of the killer’s identity and the darker forces that may have driven her. Set in a small Massachusetts community, the book offers a fresh, eerie perspective on a case that became a staple of crime lore.

First publish date: 1991

Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror

Authors: Elizabeth Engstrom

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