A Poisoner's Tale

Such a moving and unforgettable story… A thoughtful read that asks hard questions and bears us witness to the tragic lives of these strong women and the devastating sacrifices they make to help their sisters in need. A gripping tale of dedication, courage and sacrifice. * STELA BRINZEANU, author of Set in Stone *An utterly captivating tale of poisoners and papal intrigue, this novel is a taut, thrilling and wholly immersive journey through Rome’s underbelly. Kemp is an astonishingly talented storyteller, and her characters will linger long after you’ve finished reading. * NAOMI KELSEY, author of The Burnings *A Poisoner’s Tale prompts poignant questions of morality and justice. It’s a story that is guaranteed to stay with you long after reading it. * CultureFly *A gorgeous historical novel about the legend of female poisoner Giulia Tofana, brimming with rich detail and intrigue. * C. J. COOKE, author of The Lighthouse Witches *A captivating historical novel that weaves intrigue, danger and politics into a richly-detailed narrative * Glamour *A Poisoner’s Tale is a compelling story of sisterhood, defiance and revenge. In Giulia, Cathryn Kemp has created a complex and courageous heroine who is not afraid to walk a dark and dangerous path for what she believes in, and I fell in love with her from the start. * ELIZABETH LEE, author of Cunning Women *A Poisoner’s Tale is a mesmerizing story of power and subjugation; both temporally and emotionally absorbing; gripping and poignant from beginning to end. The two main characters are beautifully crafted, complex and subtle… A perfect example of quality historical fiction. * LAURA CARLIN, author of The Wicked Cometh and Requiem for a Knave *Gripping. Devastating. A beautifully intense read. * ISABELLE SCHULER, author of Lady MacBethad *A Poisoner’s Tale is incredibly compelling * Grimdark Magazine *Kemp has brought Giulia back to life through rich layers of detail. This gruesome story is not for the faint-hearted, but whatever the rights and wrongs of Giulia’s mission, this novel forces us to question how far society has come – and how far it has yet to go * Scotsman *

Cathryn Kemp is a Sunday Times bestselling ghostwriter and author, with a prolific career writing celebrity, inspirational, true crime, addiction and nostalgia titles. Her personal memoir Coming Clean won the Big Red Read Prize for Non-Fiction. A Poisoner’s Tale is her first foray into historical fiction. When not researching dark, dangerous and beguiling women from history, Cathryn can be found on the south coast with her son and her familiar, a ginger cat called Gingey.

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