Murder and morality in Victorian Britain BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Careers / General

Murder and morality in Victorian Britain BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Careers / GeneralThis book explores the life of Madeleine Smith, who in 1857 was tried for poisoning her secret lover. As well as charting the course of this illicit relationship and Madeleines subsequent trial, the authors draw on a wide range of sources to pursue themes such as the nature of gender relations and the extent of womens social and commercial activities, and to bring vividly to life the world of the mid Victorian middle class. The book contains new

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