Victoria Cosner Love Bücher

Delphine Lalaurie, a notorious figure in New Orleans history, is the subject of this gripping biography that delves into her life as a wealthy socialite and her dark, murderous legacy. The narrative explores her rise to prominence, the shocking details of her crimes, and the societal factors that allowed her to evade justice. Through vivid storytelling, the book examines themes of power, cruelty, and the complexities of human nature, painting a portrait of a woman whose actions left an indelible mark on her community.

On April 10, 1834 Firefighters smashed through a padlocked attic door in the burning home of Creole society couple Delphine and Louis Lalaurie. The horrible discovery of chained and mutilated slaves spawned a legend that has endured for over 150 years. But what really happened in the Lalaurie home? Who was Mad Madame Lalaurie, and what motivated her to commit such ghastly atrocities, if in fact she really did? Historian Victoria Cosner Love and author Lorelei Shannon uncover the truth behind one of New Orleans most famous stories and one of America s most haunted houses."