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The Poison Thread

Auteur(s): Laura Purcell
Narrateur(s): Jayne Entwistle, Elizabeth Knowelden
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 "[An] uncanny Gothic mystery... Satisfying."—New York Times Book Review

"A romping read with a deliciously dark conceit at its center... Reminded me of Alias Grace."—Kiran Millwood Hargrave

From the author of The Silent Companions, a thrilling Victorian gothic horror story about a young seamstress who claims her needle and thread have the power to kill

Dorothea Truelove is young, wealthy, and beautiful. Ruth Butterham is young, poor, and awaiting trial for murder.

When Dorothea's charitable work brings her to Oakgate Prison, she is delighted by the chance to explore her fascination with phrenology and test her hypothesis that the shape of a person's skull can cast a light on their darkest crimes. But when she meets one of the prisoners, the teenaged seamstress Ruth, she is faced with another strange idea: that it is possible to kill with a needle and thread--because Ruth attributes her crimes to a supernatural power inherent in her stitches.

The story Ruth has to tell of her deadly creations—of bitterness and betrayal, of death and dresses—will shake Dorothea's belief in rationality, and the power of redemption. Can Ruth be trusted? Is she mad, or a murderer? For fans of Shirley Jackson, The Poison Thread is a spine-tingling, sinister read about the evil that lurks behind the facade of innocence. Crime Fantômes Historique Horreur Meurtre Épouvante Effrayant Fiction Hanté
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I chose this book because I wanted to just hear Jayne Entwistle. I am so glad I did. The book is deeply unsettling. There is an overwhelming Gothic feel, the characters are beautifully layered. Above all, the book manages to show genuine compassion for all the characters. It’s an unusually well written book. And you can never go wrong with Jayne Entwistle’s voice. She is magic.

So unsettling, so beautiful.

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I really enjoyed this book. I did a read along with the audio. These 2 narrators were perfectly matched with their characters and only served to emer

classic gothic feels

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loved this audiobook. narration and story both.
highly recommend. I'll be enjoying everything this writer produces.

brilliant

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well written as always. The performance was outstanding especially the Ruth character. I felt like I was going through it with her. I look forward to her next book!

Very Captivating

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Advertised as a gothic horror, it was... not. A lot of graphic scenes of abuse and gore, but not a lot of suspense or horror. It wasn't bad, but the ending fell flat for me.

not for me

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