The World’s Wickedest Women by Andrew Ewart (Vintage 1964 Hardcover Edition)

“World’s Wickedest Women” is a book by Andrew Ewart that profiles some of history’s most notorious female criminals and villains. Published in 1967, the book examines the lives and crimes of women such as Belle Gunness, who is believed to have killed more than 40 people in the early 20th century, and Mary Ann Cotton, who was accused of poisoning multiple husbands and children in the 19th century.

The book also includes profiles of lesser-known but equally fascinating female criminals, such as Jane Toppan, a nurse who killed multiple patients with poison, and Lizzie Halliday, who was convicted of murdering several people in New York in the late 19th century.

While the book’s title may be sensationalistic, it offers a unique and sometimes disturbing look into the lives and crimes of some of history’s most infamous female criminals. However, it’s worth noting that the book’s portrayal of these women has been criticized for perpetuating negative stereotypes and simplifying complex issues such as mental illness and societal oppression.