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A rare nonfiction book by Jean Plaidy (also known as Victoria Holt), this 'triptych' or 3-part work examines three notorious poisoners, each one guilty of multiple murders: Cesare Borgia, of the infamous 15th-century Italian family; Marie D'Aubray, the beautiful Marquise who lived in 17th-century Paris; and Victorian Scottish physician, Edward Pritchard.
In this triptych, the author seeks to answer the question of whether men and women commit murder based on environment and upbringing or inherent characteristics. By analyzing the lives of three notorious poisoners, each guilty of more than one murder and living in different periods, Jean Plaidy aims to uncover the similarities among them, aiming to understand the root of evil and guilt.
First publish date: 1958
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Victoria Holt
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