Very well researched. I love the inclusion of all the iterations of the ballads offered at the back of the book. Great for those who love true crime or literary origins. The illustrations complement the feeling of each of the ballads. The only thing I think would have made it better would have been a slight change in format. I believe the presenting the ballad first followed by the background information would have made for a more intriguing experience.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.