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Gothic Fiction

The Poison Thread

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  • 2019 first published
  • 368 pages
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The Poison Thread is a 2019 gothic fiction novel by Laura Purcell. Readers will find themes of women prisoners, women murderers, women dressmakers and social classes.

It runs to roughly 368 pages — 6–7 hours of reading at an average pace.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Paranormal fantasy
  • Historical mystery & detective
  • Gothic
  • Women prisoners
  • Women murderers
  • Women dressmakers
  • Social classes
  • Prison visits
  • Phrenology

Quick answers

Who wrote The Poison Thread?

The Poison Thread was written by Laura Purcell and first published in 2019.

What genre is The Poison Thread?

It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction.

How long is The Poison Thread?

The median edition has 368 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Poison Thread?

Readers who like it often enjoy Mexican Gothic, Once Upon a River and Belladonna.

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