In the wake of the Second World War, the suburbs of Sydney became the stage for a series of chilling crimes that shocked a nation. The Husband Poisoner is a gripping investigation into a dark chapter of Australian history, where ordinary suburban women turned to lethal means to resolve their domestic woes. Tanya Bretherton meticulously uncovers the lives of these women, exploring the social pressures, personal frustrations, and hidden motives that led them to commit murder. Through rigorous research and compelling storytelling, this book provides a disturbing look at the reality of post-war domesticity, where the dining table sometimes served as the final scene of a desperate act. Bretherton strips away the veneer of mid-century suburban tranquillity to reveal the unsettling truths hidden behind closed doors. This is an essential read for anyone fascinated by true crime, history, and the complexities of the human condition. Experience a narrative that is as revealing as it is haunting—an exploration of how, for some, the most dangerous place in the world was their own home.
Used (good, see images, minor cover wear and some page folding) Softcover ISBN 9780733642456
