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Experience the gripping tale of 'The Glassmaker's Wife,' a historical fiction novel that unravels the mystery surrounding the arsenic poisoning of Leonard Reed in 1844. This captivating trade paperback, published by Dzanc Books in 2023, invites readers into a world of intrigue where whispers of witchcraft and betrayal ensnare the small town of Heathsville, Illinois. At the center of this chilling narrative is Betsey Reed, a woman labeled a witch for her knowledge of herbal healing, who becomes the prime suspect in her husband’s untimely demise. As the evidence mounts against her, including the testimony of a hired girl and a local apothecary, the story delves deep into themes of gender, society's search for a villain, and the fragile complexities of love and trust. Fans of true crime narratives, such as 'The Trial of Lizzie Borden,' will appreciate the multifaceted layers of this haunting tale. Prepare yourself for a spellbinding read that captures the essence of historical crime mysteries while exploring the dark recesses of the human heart. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781950539482
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Dzanc Books
Description:
In August of 1844, a
man named Leonard Reed takes violently ill at his home near Heathsville, Illinois,
and four days later he is dead. The cause? Arsenic poisoning.
The suspect? His
wife, Betsey.
The chief witnesses
against her? A hired girl, Eveline Deal, and the local apothecary, James Logan.
The evidence? Eveline claims she saw Betsey put a pinch of white powder in
Leonard’s coffee.
Betsey Reed, a woman
who dabbles in herbal healing, is known about town as a witch. As the gossip
and the circumstantial evidence mount, Betsey finds herself under the shadow of
a trial—and a noose.
A historical crime inspired by the true story of Betsey Reed, for fans of The Trial of Lizzie Borden and The Good Sister, Lee
Martin’s latest weaves a tale of a pinch of white powder, a scorched paper, a community
hungry for a villain, and a young girl’s first taste of revenge—but above all,
of the contradictions and imperfections of the human heart.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781950539482
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Dzanc Books
Description:
In August of 1844, a
man named Leonard Reed takes violently ill at his home near Heathsville, Illinois,
and four days later he is dead. The cause? Arsenic poisoning.
The suspect? His
wife, Betsey.
The chief witnesses
against her? A hired girl, Eveline Deal, and the local apothecary, James Logan.
The evidence? Eveline claims she saw Betsey put a pinch of white powder in
Leonard’s coffee.
Betsey Reed, a woman
who dabbles in herbal healing, is known about town as a witch. As the gossip
and the circumstantial evidence mount, Betsey finds herself under the shadow of
a trial—and a noose.
A historical crime inspired by the true story of Betsey Reed, for fans of The Trial of Lizzie Borden and The Good Sister, Lee
Martin’s latest weaves a tale of a pinch of white powder, a scorched paper, a community
hungry for a villain, and a young girl’s first taste of revenge—but above all,
of the contradictions and imperfections of the human heart.