# Die beiden Freundinnen und ihr Giftmord

By Alfred Döblin.

"Die beiden Freundinnen und ihr Giftmord" by Alfred Döblin is a narrative published in 1924. Based on a sensational 1923 murder case, the work chronicles young Elli Link's transformation from a vivacious woman into a poisoner. Trapped in a violent marriage, she finds solace in her friendship with Margarete Bende—a bond that deepens into a lesbian relationship. Together, the two women make a chilling decision to eliminate their husbands with arsenic. Döblin blends court documents, letters, and fictional scenes to explore the complex motivations behind their crime. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: German
- Editor: Rudolf Leonhard
- Subjects: Klein, Elli; Nebbe, Grete; Murder -- Germany -- Berlin -- Case studies; Women murderers -- Germany -- Berlin -- History -- 20th century; Trials (Murder) -- Germany -- Berlin -- History -- 20th century; Poisoners -- Germany -- Berlin -- History -- 20th century

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