Review

The Husband Poisoner, by Tanya Bretherton, is a fascinating social history of post-war Sydney, in all its depraved glory

By Michael McKernan
May 15 2021 - 12:00am
Cover illustration for The Husband Poisoner.
Cover illustration for The Husband Poisoner.
  • The Husband Poisoner, by Tanya Bretherton. Hachette, $32.99.

Many readers would know that true crime is a category of writing beloved of publishers and television companies. It attracts readers and viewers in droves, often illustrating the depth of human depravity and evil. Readers wonder at the motivation for atrocious crimes and thrill to the chase and the court appearances when perpetrators face up to what they have done.

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