Lizzie Borden

Written by Michael Burgan

Part of the History's Worst series

Did Lizzie Borden commit the infamous axe murders, or was she wrongly accused?

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224 pages

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In 1892, the brutal axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden shocked Fall River. Lizzie Borden, their daughter, stood accused. With motives tied to family wealth and suspicious actions like buying poison and burning a dress, Lizzie's trial captivated the nation. Despite being acquitted, questions linger: Was she truly guilty, or a victim of circumstance? Dive into the mystery that continues to intrigue over a century later.

From the publisher

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to be considered one of the worst figures in history, with this fourth book in a nonfiction series that focuses on the most nefarious historical figures. Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one. On August 4, 1892, the murders of wealthy and prominent Andrew and Abby Borden rocked the small town of Fall River, Massachusetts. The accused? Mild-mannered and highly respected Lizzie Borden, daughter of Andrew and stepdaughter of Abby. But did she actually do it? And if she did, why? Lizzie had as much to gain from the death of her father as anyone. Despite his wealth, Andrew did not believe in spending money and Lizzie had grown frustrated with the situation. And her actions in the days before the murder—trying to buy a type of strong poison—as well as those after the murder—burning a dress she claimed was stained—didn’t help. On August 11, Lizzie was arrested. But after a sensational trial, she was found not guilty. Rumors lingered. Stories persisted. And Lizzie continues to fascinate even today.

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