The burning bed (1980)
290 pages 5.0/5 Goodreads
Recounts the tragic story of Francine Hughes, a battered wife who in desperation murdered her abusive husband, detailing their marriage, the deterioration of their relationship, the murder, and the trial that followed.
Author: Faith McNulty
ISBN: 9780380707713
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a parent
Other
Gaslighting / emotional manipulation Wrongful imprisonment
Violence & Physical Harm
Child abuse / harm to children Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse Gore / graphic violence Sexual assault / rape
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