The Arsenic Eaters Wife, Tonya Mitchell
The Arsenic Eaters Wife, Tonya Mitchell
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The Arsenic Eater's Wife

Author: Tonya Mitchell

Narrator: Penelope Rawlins

Unabridged: 10 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/25/2024

Synopsis

A woman is accused of killing her husband, but is she guilty? Inspired by a true historical case, this spellbinding novel will keep you guessing until the final heart-stopping revelation… I’m on trial for the murder of my husband William. But no one knows the truth about my marriage. I sit in the dock each day and listen to them tell their lies. That William wasn’t taking arsenic, that he was a nobleman who would never hurt anyone. That I’m a cunning, deceitful woman who should hang for what I’ve done. Everyone betrayed me. My best friend, the family, the servants. Even my lover. They think because I purchased arsenic that I’m the one who poisoned him. They think I’m dangerous. They think I’m mad. But when this trial is over, it will only be the beginning. Because I won’t rest until I get my revenge, even if I must claw myself from an unconsecrated grave to do it…

About Tonya Mitchell

Tonya Mitchell is an author and a self-professed Anglophile obsessed with all things relating to the Victorian period. She is a member of the Historical Novel Society (North America) and resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and three wildly energetic sons. Find her at tonyamitchellauthor.com

About Penelope Rawlins

Penelope Rawlins is an award-winning audiobook narrator and acclaimed stage actress. Nominated for Narrator of the Year by Audible, she has recorded over 300 audiobooks and participated in hundreds of voiceover projects, including animation, computer games, radio dramas, and corporate learning modules. In 2019, she wrote and produced her first play, Pigeons, which sold out in London to five-star reviews. Raised in both Surrey and the States, she currently lives with her family in Kent.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosh

In a Nutshell: A compelling historical fiction about a woman accused of murdering her husband. Quick pace, complicated characters. Based on true events. A bit dissatisfied with the ending scenes, but overall, definitely recommended. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Plot Preview: 1889. Liverpool, England.......more

Goodreads review by John Morris

A Victorian Melodrama! This story, although a work of fiction, was based upon real events that took place in Liverpool towards the end of the 19th century. It details the generally accepted misogyny that infected all walks of life during the Victorian era. Women of all classes were merely possessions......more

Goodreads review by Literary

Oh my goodness! The author's second historical fiction novel grabbed me from the start and would not release me until the stunning ending. Based on a true story reimagined with Mitchell's gothic flair, The Arsenic Eater's Wife will keep you up late at night wondering as you race through the pages: "......more

Goodreads review by Krystal

Narrated by Penelope Rawlins Presented by Dreamscape Media A slow start for me but it did finally hook my interest. Wasn't a huge fan of the narrator - her voice was quite soft making it hard to hear at times, even at a higher volume. That said, she still did a decent job filling the characters with li......more

Quotes

"Penelope Rawlins’s magnetic performance draws listeners into Tonya Mitchell’s gothic thriller. Rawlins has a remarkable range of voices. Both male and female characters are believable and identifiable. When the plot advances 15 years, her characters’ voices subtly age. Suggested by an actual Victorian crime, the audiobook is filled with believable dialogue, satisfying twists, stunning revelations, and a spectacular conclusion. Penelope Rawlins makes it riveting." - Audiofile Magazine, Earphones Award

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