Sarah Miller is an author from Michigan who began writing at the age of 10 and has spent the last two decades working in bookstores and libraries. She has written three different historical fiction novels including, Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller, The Last Crown, and The Borden Murders which so happens to be her nonfiction debut. The Borden Murders book is about Lizzie Andrew Borden, an American woman who was tried and acquitted on the 4th of August 1982. She was tried for the axe murders of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was found not guilty, and to this day this case still remains unsolved. Sarah Miller found interest in this gruesome crime, saying she came about this case the same way anyone else does. …show more content…
In The Borden Murders, Sarah Miller critically examines the limitations of the justice system, media sensationalism, and societal biases of the late 19th century, ultimately highlighting how these factors obscured the truth behind one of America’s most infamous murder cases and left lasting uncertainties about Lizzie Borden’s guilt or innocence. Sarah Miller is an American author, known for her expertise in historical narratives, particularly in the true crime genre. Also, Miller's writing is characterized by its thorough research and clear, engaging prose. She often contextualizes historical events within their broader social and cultural landscapes, making her narratives resonate with contemporary readers. Some of her primary sources that were used are court transcripts, newspaper articles, eyewitness accounts, and personal letters and diaries. Some of her secondary sources are biographies, documentaries/films, and historical analyses. Yes, I believe Sarah Miller was qualified to write this book. She has a very strong background in historical research and narrative nonfiction, as well as being able to synthesize complex historical events with cultural context to demonstrate her