THE LAND OF THE MISFIT QUEENS

Who was Guilia Tofana, and Why was she arrested?

Poison “Manna di San Nicola” (Aqua Tofana), by Pierre Méjanel.

For this long-awaited edition of The Land of Misfit Queens, I present to you one of my favorite women from history. She is not royal, but very special to my heart. I’m taking you back to 17th-century Rome where we follow the story of Guilia Tofana, an Italian apothecary and professional poisoner.