The Arsenic Eater's Wife: A brand new dark historical mystery that will keep you guessing

Name: The Arsenic Eater's Wife: A brand new dark historical mystery that will keep you guessing
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.2 (2031 reviews)
Author: Tonya Mitchell

by Tonya Mitchell

Mystery Thriller Historical Fiction

4.2 (2,031)

4.2 stars from 2,031 reviews. Top 80% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

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Last checked: Jul 14, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love historical mysteries where the protagonist's guilt is genuinely ambiguous and you can't quite trust their version of events.
You're drawn to Victorian-era stories that expose the powerlessness of women in marriage and the desperation that breeds.
You appreciate courtroom drama that doubles as character study, where the trial reveals as much about society as it does about the accused.

Maybe not for you if...

You need a clear moral centre or a protagonist you can root for without reservation.
You prefer mysteries that play fair with clues and logic puzzles rather than psychological unreliability.
You find graphic violence or themes of domestic abuse difficult to read.

About this book

A woman stands trial for her husband William's murder, but the truth about their marriage remains hidden. She listens daily as witnesses claim William was not taking arsenic, that he was a nobleman incapable of harm, and that she is a cunning, deceitful woman deserving execution. Her purchase of arsenic is presented as proof of her guilt. However, those around her—her best friend, family, servants, and lover—have all betrayed her. She insists she is not the poisoner, nor is she mad or dangerous. When the trial concludes, she vows her fight will only begin. She is determined to seek revenge, no matter the cost. Inspired by a true historical case, this novel is set in the Victorian era.

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$0.99 – $9.99

Currently on sale at $1.99 — 80% off peak. Price has dropped 16 times over the last 3 years. Goes on sale roughly every 55 days. Typically stays discounted for 74 days.

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Currently around #207K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 158% recently.

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Currently 4.2★ from 2,031 reviews

Gaining approximately 100 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.7 to 4.2.

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