Louisa the Poisoner --Signed--

by Tanith Lee

Book Overview

Raised in a swamp by a mad witch, poor Louisa grew up with one goal in mind: to marry a wealthy man, then inherit his lands and money by whatever means it takes. And Louisa may well succeed, for she... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1880448505
• ISBN13: 9781880448502
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Berkeley Heights: Wildside Press, 1995.
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Tanith Lee Scores Again

Tanith Lee never ceases to amaze me. She has had a very long career, and her writing not only continues to be fresh and compelling in fantasy (probably her "clan terrtitory'), but to conquer other genres handily. "Louisa the Poisoner" is both a fantasy and a twist on a type of Victorian romance. This is a short novel, but with a satisfyingly rich plot and palette of (mostly unpleasant) characters. It is wickedly, sardonically funny, something Lee does particularly well. Its "moral" is, to say the least, unconventional, but, I think, quite apt. A very fine, short read!