Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler Dawson Tenfold More Wicked - The Wolf Among Us: Prussic Acid
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May 22, 2023 AI Snips
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Victorian Fear of Exposure
- John Tall feared exposure more than financial loss due to societal stigma.
- Victorian society's emphasis on appearances drove many to desperate actions to hide illicit affairs.
Sarah Hart's Bold Demand
- Most mistresses in 19th-century England reluctantly accepted their position and support.
- Sarah Hart was unusual in boldly demanding more financial help from Tall.
Sinister Choice with Quaker Attire
- John Tall carried deadly prussic acid while visiting Sarah Hart, poised between choice: money or murder.
- Despite planning, he wore distinctive Quaker clothing, a risky and revealing move.