Lizzie Borden

by Elizabeth Engstrom

1992

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Available

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Publication

Tor Books (1992), 352 pages

Description

Lizzie Borden took an axe . . . Or did she? One hundred years ago, Andrew and Abby Borden were brutally murdered. Their youngest daughter Lizzie was arrested and tried for the killings and--shockingly to many--was found innocent.

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Using factual references regarding the infamous murder of Andrew and Abby Borden, Engstrom weaves a compelling and disturbing and unflattering portrait of the complicated and very dysfunctional lives of those living in the small, tinder- box, explosive house in Fall River Mass.

Engstrom effectively

builds the tension and heat leading up to the sweltering August day when lives were taken and freedom was gained..at a price.

If you, like me, are captivated by this mystery, then I recommend this book. The writing is creative and in 2009 I'll read more by this author.

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