This is an engrossing, illustrated journey into true crime classics of
the Victorian era. This second omnibus of storied treasuries of murder
includes the famous double axe murder by Lizzie Borden; the mysterious
drowning of the lovely Mary Rogers; the Bloody Benders, a family of
murderous inn keepers; socialite Madeleine Smith who poisoned an
inconvenient suitor; and the famous assassination of President Lincoln.
Each true crime story includes a bibliography of research sources,
presenting true facts about famous murders in an entertaining fashion.