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Whispers of Poison
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Whispers of Poison

John M Woodward
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A Murderess in the Shadows: The Chilling True Story of Australia's Most Notorious Stepmother

In Whispers of Poison: The Martha Rendell Biography, uncover the haunting life and crimes of a woman whose sinister whispers echoed through early 20th-century Perth. Martha Rendell, a seemingly ordinary stepmother, concealed a monstrous secret: the calculated poisoning of children under her care. With chilling precision, she manipulated cough mixtures and disguised torture as motherly concern - all while eluding suspicion.

This meticulously researched biography delves into her troubled past, the twisted relationship with her lover, and the gripping trial that captivated a nation. Was she a heartless killer or a scapegoat in a time of hysteria and gender prejudice?

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
John M. Woodward
Date
5 September 2025
Pages
54
ISBN
9798232298234

A Murderess in the Shadows: The Chilling True Story of Australia's Most Notorious Stepmother

In Whispers of Poison: The Martha Rendell Biography, uncover the haunting life and crimes of a woman whose sinister whispers echoed through early 20th-century Perth. Martha Rendell, a seemingly ordinary stepmother, concealed a monstrous secret: the calculated poisoning of children under her care. With chilling precision, she manipulated cough mixtures and disguised torture as motherly concern - all while eluding suspicion.

This meticulously researched biography delves into her troubled past, the twisted relationship with her lover, and the gripping trial that captivated a nation. Was she a heartless killer or a scapegoat in a time of hysteria and gender prejudice?

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
John M. Woodward
Date
5 September 2025
Pages
54
ISBN
9798232298234

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