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Synopsis
Lizzie Borden, raised in a dysfunctional family, has her independence thwarted by her possessive father until she decides to free herself from both him and her overbearing stepmother by murdering them.
Lizzie Borden: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This is an adult psychological horror novel depicting a fictionalized account of the infamous Lizzie Borden murders. It contains violence, murder, and exploration of abusive family dynamics and psychological trauma.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include domestic violence, emotional abuse, murder, and death of parent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in psychological horror and historical true crime will find this a dark character study.