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Wainewright the poisoner / Andrew Motion

by Andrew Motion

This biography explores the double life of Wainewright through the narrative form of a confession. It examines his complex personality, including his wit and callousness, while stripping away the layers of legend surrounding his reputation.

Accession 23686 ISBN 057119401X Publisher Faber & Faber
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