The Poison Bed: A Novel

by Elizabeth Fremantle Narrated by Karen Cass, Steve West

Overview

A spellbinding thriller set in the Jacobean Court of 1615 surrounding a famed couple imprisoned on suspicion of murder-but was it Lord Robert or Lady Frances who committed the crime?

A marriage. A murder. One of them did it. Which of them will die for it?

In the autumn of 1615, scandal rocks the Jacobean court, when a celebrated couple, Robert and Frances Carr, are imprisoned on suspicion of murder. Frances is young, captivating, and from a notorious family. She has been rescued from an abusive marriage by Robert, and is determined to make a new life for herself. Whatever the price.

Robert is one of the richest and most famous men in the kingdom. He has risen from nothing to become one of the country's most powerful men. But to get to the top, you cannot help making enemies.

Some believe she is innocent; others think her wicked or insane. He claims no knowledge of the murder. The king suspects them both, though it is his secret at stake. Now a man is dead. And someone must pay with their life.

Who is telling the truth? Who has the most to lose? And who is willing to commit murder?

Editorial Reviews

JULY 2019 - AudioFile

Political machinations behind the English and Scottish thrones come to life through the magical voices of Karen Cass and Steve West, both experienced narrators of court-centered intrigue. The crisp tones of Cass contrast with the deep, smoky voice of West as scandal rocks the Jacobean court in 1615. West portrays Robert Carr, the king’s lover, with passion. West’s soft burr for Carr teases and entices the listener’s ears. Cass gives sharp enunciation to Frances Howard, wife of Carr and daughter of one of the most powerful houses of England. Conspiracy and murder are afoot in the court of James I. M.B.K. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

JULY 2019 - AudioFile

Political machinations behind the English and Scottish thrones come to life through the magical voices of Karen Cass and Steve West, both experienced narrators of court-centered intrigue. The crisp tones of Cass contrast with the deep, smoky voice of West as scandal rocks the Jacobean court in 1615. West portrays Robert Carr, the king’s lover, with passion. West’s soft burr for Carr teases and entices the listener’s ears. Cass gives sharp enunciation to Frances Howard, wife of Carr and daughter of one of the most powerful houses of England. Conspiracy and murder are afoot in the court of James I. M.B.K. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172263101
Publisher:	Brilliance Audio
Publication date:	04/02/2019
Edition description:	Unabridged

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