In the Garden of Spite: A Novel of the Black Widow of La Porte
“Riveting! Camilla, high-five! Amazing work!”—Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, #1 New York Times bestselling authors of Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered
An audacious novel of feminine rage about one of the most prolific female serial killers in American history--and the men who drove her to it.
They whisper about her in Chicago. Men come to her with their hopes, their dreams--their fortunes. But no one sees them leave. No one sees them at all after they come to call on the Widow of La Porte.
The good people of Indiana may have their suspicions, but if those fools knew what she'd given up, what was taken from her, how she'd suffered, surely they'd understand. Belle Gunness learned a long time ago that a woman has to make her own way in this world. That's all it is. A bloody means to an end. A glorious enterprise meant to raise her from the bleak, colorless drudgery of her childhood to the life she deserves. After all, vermin always survive.
An audacious novel of feminine rage about one of the most prolific female serial killers in American history--and the men who drove her to it.
They whisper about her in Chicago. Men come to her with their hopes, their dreams--their fortunes. But no one sees them leave. No one sees them at all after they come to call on the Widow of La Porte.
The good people of Indiana may have their suspicions, but if those fools knew what she'd given up, what was taken from her, how she'd suffered, surely they'd understand. Belle Gunness learned a long time ago that a woman has to make her own way in this world. That's all it is. A bloody means to an end. A glorious enterprise meant to raise her from the bleak, colorless drudgery of her childhood to the life she deserves. After all, vermin always survive.
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Community Reviews
I have an odd obsession with Serial Killers, so reading a fiction story based on the real life of Belle/Bella Sorensen was quite an exhilarating ride. Her story is one that has always left me intrigued - and while this isn't a non fiction in the full sense, I thought that Camilla Bruce did an excellent job weaving her story the way she did.
I also loved the chapters of Bella's sister. Again, while not non fiction, it was fun to get an inside look at what a family member is possibly thinking and feeling.
I highly recommend this book for everyone!
I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion or content of my review.
I also loved the chapters of Bella's sister. Again, while not non fiction, it was fun to get an inside look at what a family member is possibly thinking and feeling.
I highly recommend this book for everyone!
I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion or content of my review.
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