Terrible Typhoid Mary: A True Story of the Deadliest Cook in America by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

This is the story of a cook- a quiet,diligent cook who kept to herself. Her specialty was homemade ice cream topped with fresh peaches, which she served on hot summer days. She worked for some of the wealthiest families in New York, who spoke highly of her skills.

But when six members of one household nearly died, the cook mysteriously disappeared- and the hunt for Typhoid Mary began.

A real life crime novel.

This captivating biography looks beyond the tabloid scandal. 
How did this private and obscure domestic cook become one of the most notorious and misunderstood women in American history?  
What happens to a person whose name and reputation are forever damaged?
And who is really responsible for the lasting legacy of Typhoid Mary?

176 pages
Lexile 980