Dangerous Beauty: How Victorian Cosmetics Were Actually Poison
Start by discussing the dual nature of power for women in 16th-century Venice, where the only path to education and political influence often lay through the life of a courtesan . Key Themes to Explore: Dangerous Beauty
Dying for a Look: The Toxic History of Lead and Arsenic Makeup and illness .
Discuss the blend of mafia romance and intense fantasy that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Dangerous Beauty
Discuss how lead-based foundations caused skin discoloration, hair loss, and illness .