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The Killing of Louisa
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This historical fiction may appeal to you if you're fascinated by true crime stories with a twist of courtroom drama. Set in the 19th-century, it dives into the life of a young woman accused of murder, providing a gripping exploration of justice, society, and personal turmoil during that period.
Finally, convicted murderess Louisa Collins can tell her own story. But will she confess?
Finally, convicted murderess Louisa Collins can tell her own story. But will she confess?
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Finally, convicted murderess Louisa Collins can tell her own story. But will she confess?
To lose one husband may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like murder.
In New South Wales in 1888, Louisa Collins was sentenced to hang after being tried multiple times for the alleged murders of her two husbands. The testimony of her young daughter helped to decide her fate.
This clever and compelling novel recreates Louisa's time in her Darlinghurst prison cell as she reflects on her life and on the grief and loss that delivered her to this place. Despite difficult marriages, financial hardship and the deaths of several children, she remains resilient and determined to have her own identity.
But as she faces her final days, will Louisa confess to her crimes? Or is an innocent woman about to be hanged?
The Killing of Louisa by Janet Lee is an evocative exploration of identity and the relentless pursuit of justice, set against the backdrop of 19th-century Australia.
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The Killing of Louisa by Janet Lee is praised for its evocative reimagining of colonial Australia, with an emphasis on rich historical detail and drama. Compared to works like Burial Rites and Alias Grace, it explores themes of injustice in a male-dominated judicial system. Reviewers commend Lee's masterful ability to convey Louisa's voice, creating a haunting narrative that combines meticulous research with gripping storytelling, making this a compelling debut.
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ISBN: 9780702260223
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 September 2018
Country: Australia
Imprint: University of Queensland Press
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 224.0mm
Weight: 352g
Pages: 272
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About the Author
Janet Lee's manuscript The Killing of Louisa won the Emerging Queensland Writer category in the 2017 Queensland Literary Awards. Her short fiction has won awards and has been published in national and international anthologies. In 2017 Janet was awarded a Doctorate of Creative Arts from the University of the Sunshine Coast for her research into the creative relationship between the sisters Cassandra and Jane Austen. She lives in south east Queensland with her family and is currently working on her second novel.
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