THE ARSENIC EATER'S WIFE

Penelope Rawlins's magnetic performance draws listeners into Tonya Mitchell's gothic thriller. Constance Sullivan is charged with poisoning her husband, a known arsenic eater. Everyone believes she's guilty. At her trial, evidence piles up, and she's shocked when those she trusts lie and testify against her. Revealing the dark side of her marriage only adds fuel to the flames. Her barrister senses that she is being railroaded, but can he convince the jury? 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. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2024]