Six Capsules

Six Capsules explores the infamous 19th-century case of Carlyle Harris, a charismatic medical student whose crimes, trial, and societal context sparked national debate. Focusing on Harris’s poisoning of a young woman and the subsequent courtroom drama, the book also delves into how Victorian-era gender dynamics influenced justice and perceptions of guilt. Published by Kent State University Press, this audiobook offers a detailed look at a pivotal yet often overlooked moment in American legal history.