ERO Presents: Thou Savage Woman

Former police officer and historian, Blessin Adams, will introduce us to her bold, page-turning new history of traitorous wives, greedy mistresses, cunning female poisoners and spiteful witches.

Jon Blessin at this Essex Book Festival event where she share stories of women whose violent crimes shattered the narrow confines of their gender – and whose notoriety revealed a society that was at once repulsed by and attracted to murderous female rebellion.

This event will include an audience Q&A and after the event there will be an opportunity to get your book signed by Blessin.

Event details

Date

June 17, 2025

Times

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Prices

£12.00, concessions (Students, Under 27s and Unwaged) £10.00

Who for?

For adults

Where?

Essex Record Office

Wharf Road, Chelmsford, Essex, England, CM2 6YT

How to book

Book online

Booking required.

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