Last Woman Hanged

"Last Woman Hanged" tells the gripping true story of Louisa Collins, the first and last woman to be hanged at Darlinghurst Gaol in 1889, amid a series of controversial trials linked to her husbands' deaths. The book explores the circumstantial evidence and societal context of the time, highlighting the efforts of women who fought to challenge a male-dominated legal system. Through a detailed and even-handed account, the narrative also pays tribute to the women who paved the way for gender rights and legal reforms.