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Law and the Lady

Law and the Lady

By: Wilkie Collins
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 Valeria Brinton defies her family and friends to marry Eustace Woodville, a man despised by his own kin. Shortly after their wedding, however, Valeria begins to suspect that her husband is harboring a sinister secret and has been masquerading under a false identity. Her fears are confirmed when she uncovers that he was previously tried for the alleged murder of his first wife by arsenic poisoning, in a Scottish court that delivered a Not Proven verdict - a hint at guilt, but lacking the evidence for conviction. Determined to salvage their love, Valeria embarks on a mission to prove her husbands innocence. Her journey introduces her to the enigmatic Miserrimus Dexter, a disabled yet brilliant man with mental instability, and his devoted cousin, Ariel. Dexter proves to be key in unraveling the shocking truth behind the death mystery.Copyright Retro Radio Art Literary History & Criticism True Crime
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  • 50 - Law and the Lady by Wilkie Collins

    50 - Law and the Lady by Wilkie Collins
    Jun 9 2025
    Valeria Brinton defies her family and friends to marry Eustace Woodville, a man despised by his own kin. Shortly after their wedding, however, Valeria begins to suspect that her husband is harboring a sinister secret and has been masquerading under a false identity. Her fears are confirmed when she uncovers that he was previously tried for the alleged murder of his first wife by arsenic poisoning, in a Scottish court that delivered a Not Proven verdict - a hint at guilt, but lacking the evidence for conviction. Determined to salvage their love, Valeria embarks on a mission to prove her husbands innocence. Her journey introduces her to the enigmatic Miserrimus Dexter, a disabled yet brilliant man with mental instability, and his devoted cousin, Ariel. Dexter proves to be key in unraveling the shocking truth behind the death mystery.
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    13 mins
  • 49 - Law and the Lady by Wilkie Collins

    49 - Law and the Lady by Wilkie Collins
    Jun 9 2025
    Valeria Brinton defies her family and friends to marry Eustace Woodville, a man despised by his own kin. Shortly after their wedding, however, Valeria begins to suspect that her husband is harboring a sinister secret and has been masquerading under a false identity. Her fears are confirmed when she uncovers that he was previously tried for the alleged murder of his first wife by arsenic poisoning, in a Scottish court that delivered a Not Proven verdict - a hint at guilt, but lacking the evidence for conviction. Determined to salvage their love, Valeria embarks on a mission to prove her husbands innocence. Her journey introduces her to the enigmatic Miserrimus Dexter, a disabled yet brilliant man with mental instability, and his devoted cousin, Ariel. Dexter proves to be key in unraveling the shocking truth behind the death mystery.
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    14 mins
  • 48 - Law and the Lady by Wilkie Collins

    48 - Law and the Lady by Wilkie Collins
    Jun 9 2025
    Valeria Brinton defies her family and friends to marry Eustace Woodville, a man despised by his own kin. Shortly after their wedding, however, Valeria begins to suspect that her husband is harboring a sinister secret and has been masquerading under a false identity. Her fears are confirmed when she uncovers that he was previously tried for the alleged murder of his first wife by arsenic poisoning, in a Scottish court that delivered a Not Proven verdict - a hint at guilt, but lacking the evidence for conviction. Determined to salvage their love, Valeria embarks on a mission to prove her husbands innocence. Her journey introduces her to the enigmatic Miserrimus Dexter, a disabled yet brilliant man with mental instability, and his devoted cousin, Ariel. Dexter proves to be key in unraveling the shocking truth behind the death mystery.
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    8 mins
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