10 Infamous Women

by Jenny Crossan

FBT review:

History painted them as villains. This book tells the truth.

**10 Infamous Women** by Jenny Crossan is a gripping non-fiction eBook for readers who crave powerful true stories that feel like page‑turning fiction. Perfect if you’ve already devoured bestseller lists and are hunting for your next indie gem.

Meet Cleopatra the strategist, Catherine de’ Medici the survivor, Roxelana the enslaved girl who ruled an empire, Queen Amina the African warrior queen, and Cheng I Sao the pirate commander who terrified nations.

Blending biography, political intrigue, and feminist history, **10 Infamous Women** reveals how power, gender, and propaganda twisted their legacies—and how they fought back.

Ideal for fans of hidden histories, strong women, and standout indie non-fiction.

Publisher Description:

History called them villains. This book reveals who they truly were. Powerful. Strategic. Dangerous when crossed. These ten women didn’t just survive history - they shaped it. Discover: The queen, branded a seductress, was actually a master strategist. The regent, accused of poisoning, held a kingdom together. The enslaved girl who became an empire’s most influential voice. The warrior queen who redrew Africa’s borders. The pirate commander who terrified governments. If you love fierce women, political intrigue, and true stories that read like fiction, you’ll be gripped.10 Infamous Women uncovers the lives of rulers, rebels, warriors, and strategists whose reputations were twisted by propaganda, politics, and fear. Moving across continents and centuries, it reveals how power, gender, and myth shaped their legacies. Meet: Cleopatra - brilliant diplomat erased by Roman propaganda. Catherine de’ Medici - blamed for poison while steering France through chaos. Roxelana - once enslaved, later the Ottoman Empire’s political force. Queen Amina - conqueror who transformed West Africa. Cheng I Sao - pirate commander ruling one of history’s largest fleets. What you'll learn: How power and gender distort memory, how strategy overcomes impossible odds, how courage shapes survival, how to reclaim your own narrative. These women were never simple villains - they were remarkable, flawed, and unforgettable.

Promotion: Feb 26, 2026 - Feb 27, 2026

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