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Explores the life of Madeleine Smith, who in 1857 was tried for poisoning her secret lover. This book draws on a wide range of sources to pursue themes such as the nature of gender relations and the extent of women's social and commercial activities, and to bring vividly to life the world of the mid-Victorian middle class.

Table of Contents

List of figures
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Papa’s house
2. My own beloved darling husband
3. Too much waltzing
4. A great many things
5. This unparalleled case
6. Stories of Madeleine Smith
7. Afterwards
Bibliography
Index

Murder and Morality in Victorian Britain

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 21/08/2009
      ISBN13: 9780719077685, 978-0719077685
      ISBN10: 719077680

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explores the life of Madeleine Smith, who in 1857 was tried for poisoning her secret lover. This book draws on a wide range of sources to pursue themes such as the nature of gender relations and the extent of women's social and commercial activities, and to bring vividly to life the world of the mid-Victorian middle class.

      Table of Contents

      List of figures
      Acknowledgements
      Introduction
      1. Papa’s house
      2. My own beloved darling husband
      3. Too much waltzing
      4. A great many things
      5. This unparalleled case
      6. Stories of Madeleine Smith
      7. Afterwards
      Bibliography
      Index

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