Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Alice + Freda Forever: A Murder in Memphis |
2014 |
Alexis Coe |
Buy |
Alice + Freda Forever is Alexis Coe’s 2014 debut, telling the true story of a murder in 1892 Memphis. Alice Mitchell killed Freda Ward after their romantic relationship was exposed and their plans to elope were thwarted. Coe examines the crime and trial within the broader context of how Victorian society understood — and punished — female intimacy and same-sex desire.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Alexis Coe Standalone Novels series?
There are one books in the Alexis Coe Standalone Novels series, published in 2014.
What is the first book in the Alexis Coe Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Alexis Coe Standalone Novels series is Alice + Freda Forever: A Murder in Memphis, published in 2014.
What is Alice + Freda Forever about?
Alice + Freda Forever (2014) tells the true story of Alice Mitchell, a nineteen-year-old who murdered Freda Ward in Memphis in 1892 after their plans to elope were discovered. Coe examines the case within the context of Victorian-era attitudes toward female relationships and mental illness.