The gruesome murder of Andrew and Abby Borden is one of the most infamous crimes in American history. But while the tale is common knowledge ("Lizzie Borden took an axe/and gave her father forty whacks…"), the details surrounding the killings and subsequent fallout are usually relegated to history books and crumbling newspapers. In this captivating true story, author Cara Robertson recounts the shocking crime of 1892 and how it instantly fascinated the public, leading to rampant speculation and salacious front-page articles, complicating an already difficult case for the police, the prosecution, and the defense. As gripping as any fictional courtroom drama, this intriguing account of the investigation, trial, and fate of Lizzie Borden will keep you riveted.