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The scolds bridle ebook by minette walters rakuten kobo. I like the fact that she creates fresh characters with each story, rather than relying on a serial detective. Buy the scolds bridle book online at low prices in india. Gossiping women meet their match in the scolds bridle. One of the only firsthand accounts of the scolds bridle in use gives an idea of who its victims were. Jan 7, 2016 scold s bridle is a metal mask meant to bring upon public humiliation. A scold in a legal sense is a troublesome and angry woman, who by her brawling and wrangling amongst her neighbours, doth break the public peace, and increase public discord. It originated from britain and spread to other european countries and was used to punish and torture women till about the 1800s. See more ideas about scolds bridle, bbc home and metal. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The scolds bridle a cruel punishment to keep women quiet. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Having said that, the scolds bridle was not the best example of walters at work.
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