Die beiden Freundinnen und ihr Giftmord
About this book
"Die beiden Freundinnen und ihr Giftmord" by Alfred Döblin is a narrative published in 1924. Based on a sensational 1923 murder case, the work chronicles young Elli Link's transformation from a vivacious woman into a poisoner. Trapped in a violent marriage, she finds solace in her friendship with Margarete Bende—a bond that deepens into a lesbian relationship. Together, the two women make a chilling decision to eliminate their husbands with arsenic. Döblin blends court documents, letters, and fictional scenes to explore the complex motivations behind their crime.
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Wikipedia page about this book: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_beiden_Freundinnen_und_ihr_Giftmord
