Mother and Murderer. The Sad True Tale of Rebecca Smith. (book)

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Summary: Mother and Murderer. The Sad True Tale of Rebecca Smith/ Hendry, Sally/ Gloucester/ The Hobnob Press/ 2022

Identification note: Donated by author.

Content summary: An account of the story of Rebecca Smith who poisoned 8 of her babies and was executed in Devizes Prison in 1849, being the last woman in Britain to be hanged for infanticide.


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