Cathryn Kemp

A Poisoner's Tale is a powerful historical fiction debut inspired by the true story of Giulia Tofana, the first documented female serial killer in history. Murderer or saviour? You decide... Rome, 1656: In the shadowy backstreets of the Eternal City lies an apothecary's shop—a place for women to take their heartbreaks and troubles. Herbs for childbirth. Tarot readings to tell...

A Poisoner's Tale is a powerful historical fiction debut inspired by the true story of Giulia Tofana, the first documented female serial killer in history. Discover the dark and gothic historical novel inspired by the true story of Giulia Tofana, the first documented female serial killer in history. Perfect for fans of The Familiars and The Lost Apothecary. 'A mesmerizing...

A powerful, deeply moving and dark feminist retelling of the most famous witch trial in 17th-century Iceland, perfect for fans of The Witches of Vardo and The Mercies. Westfjords, Iceland. 1655 Þuríður Jónsdóttir has grown up praying to the old gods and watching her father and brother practise rune magic. But now, a witch-hunting craze is sweeping across the land...