{"title":"Annie Cossins","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Annie Cossins collection, where history comes alive through insightful narratives. Annie Cossins is a renowned author known for her meticulous research and captivating writing style, shedding light on intriguing historical subjects and true crime tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Baby Farmers\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping exploration of a dark chapter in the history of New South Wales. This book delves into the infamous baby farming practices of the late 19th century, providing a harrowing yet fascinating account of crime and societal responses during that era. It's a must-read for anyone interested in history and true crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnnie Cossins' books fall under the History \u0026amp; Military category, perfect for readers who appreciate meticulously researched historical accounts and stories that uncover the complexities of past societies. Discover history through the lens of an expert storyteller and immerse yourself in the detailed worlds she brings to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-baby-farmers-by-annie-cossins-9781743314012","title":"The Baby Farmers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn October 1892, a one-month-old baby boy was found buried in the backyard of Sarah and John Makin, two wretchedly poor baby farmers in inner Sydney. In the weeks that followed, 12 more babies were found buried in the backyards of other houses in which the Makins had lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis resulted in the most infamous trial in Australian legal history, and exposed a shocking underworld of desperate mothers, drugged and starving babies, and a black market in the sale and murder of children. Annie Cossins pieces together a dramatic and tragic tale with larger-than-life characters: theatrical Sarah Makin, her smooth-talking husband John, her disloyal daughter, Clarice, diligent Constable James Joyce with curious domestic arrangements of his own, and a network of baby farmers stretching across the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a glimpse into a society that preferred to turn a blind eye to the fate of its most vulnerable members, only a century ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Baby Farmers\u003c\/em\u003e offers an unflinching look at a dark chapter in history, revealing the harsh realities faced by the powerless and the grim lengths some went to in order to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000764907756,"sku":"9781743314012","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19041803482808.jpg?v=1763303043"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/annie-cossins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}