A Conversation with “League of Lady Poisoners” Author Lisa Perrin

<p>Poison is a bad way to go. Overtime, poisoning has become known as a "feminine" mode of murder. But do the facts support that contention? And what are some of the stories behind the most famous poisoners in history? Are there lesser-known cases that are just as interesting? What motivates somebody to start dabbling in poisons?</p><p>We were fortunate enough to speak about all these topics with author and illustrator Lisa Perrin. She recently published a wonderful book called <em>The League of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women</em>, filled with beautiful —&nbsp;and spooky —&nbsp;illustrations and fascinating stories about toxins, trauma, and torturous murder.</p><p><em>The Murder Sheet participates in the Amazon Associate program and earns money from qualifying purchases.</em></p><p>Buy the book here, or wherever you buy books: https://www.amazon.com/League-Lady-Poisoners-Illustrated-Dangerous/dp/1797215884/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;amp&amp;qid=&amp;amp&amp;sr=&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=murdersheet-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=f89951a7dd212cdbabe32c9d3a86dafa&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325</p><p>Check out Lisa's website here: http://www.madebyperrin.com/</p><p>Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.</p><p><em>The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .</em></p><p><em>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</em></p><p>Here on the Murder Sheet, we’re all about real-life mysteries.&nbsp;</p><p>But when we need to relax, we love a cozy fictional caper. That’s why we adore June’s Journey, free-to-download hidden object game that you know we’re both obsessed with.</p><p>What makes this game so special is that you get to become the detective, hot on the trail of a rogue’s gallery of villains. Sleuth out mysteries everywhere from Hollywood to Manhattan, from Havana to Paris.&nbsp;</p><p>Navigate Jazz Age intrigue as you sharpen your ob