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Shadow of the Rope

Shadow of the Rope

By: E. W. Hornung
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 Accused of murdering her estranged husband, Rachel Minchin finds herself at the center of a media maelstrom. The public is quick to condemn her, but a shocking Not Guilty verdict leaves them stunned. Suddenly, Rachel needs protection and finds it in an unexpected marriage proposal from a mysterious spectator of her trial, Mr. Steel. Their marriage, devoid of romance, is based on a mutual agreement of silence about their pasts. But when they retreat to Steels isolated estate, Rachel stumbles upon a link between her new husbands past and her own. As her suspicions grow and nosy locals threaten to expose her, a web of secrets begins to unravel. Enjoy this gripping mystery as it takes unexpected twists and turns. (Introduction by Christine Dufour)Copyright Old Time Audio Art Drama & Plays Literary History & Criticism
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  • 28 - Shadow of the Rope by E. W. Hornung

    28 - Shadow of the Rope by E. W. Hornung
    Jul 24 2025
    Accused of murdering her estranged husband, Rachel Minchin finds herself at the center of a media maelstrom. The public is quick to condemn her, but a shocking Not Guilty verdict leaves them stunned. Suddenly, Rachel needs protection and finds it in an unexpected marriage proposal from a mysterious spectator of her trial, Mr. Steel. Their marriage, devoid of romance, is based on a mutual agreement of silence about their pasts. But when they retreat to Steels isolated estate, Rachel stumbles upon a link between her new husbands past and her own. As her suspicions grow and nosy locals threaten to expose her, a web of secrets begins to unravel. Enjoy this gripping mystery as it takes unexpected twists and turns. (Introduction by Christine Dufour)
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    19 mins
  • 27 - Shadow of the Rope by E. W. Hornung

    27 - Shadow of the Rope by E. W. Hornung
    Jul 23 2025
    Accused of murdering her estranged husband, Rachel Minchin finds herself at the center of a media maelstrom. The public is quick to condemn her, but a shocking Not Guilty verdict leaves them stunned. Suddenly, Rachel needs protection and finds it in an unexpected marriage proposal from a mysterious spectator of her trial, Mr. Steel. Their marriage, devoid of romance, is based on a mutual agreement of silence about their pasts. But when they retreat to Steels isolated estate, Rachel stumbles upon a link between her new husbands past and her own. As her suspicions grow and nosy locals threaten to expose her, a web of secrets begins to unravel. Enjoy this gripping mystery as it takes unexpected twists and turns. (Introduction by Christine Dufour)
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    23 mins
  • 26 - Shadow of the Rope by E. W. Hornung

    26 - Shadow of the Rope by E. W. Hornung
    Jul 22 2025
    Accused of murdering her estranged husband, Rachel Minchin finds herself at the center of a media maelstrom. The public is quick to condemn her, but a shocking Not Guilty verdict leaves them stunned. Suddenly, Rachel needs protection and finds it in an unexpected marriage proposal from a mysterious spectator of her trial, Mr. Steel. Their marriage, devoid of romance, is based on a mutual agreement of silence about their pasts. But when they retreat to Steels isolated estate, Rachel stumbles upon a link between her new husbands past and her own. As her suspicions grow and nosy locals threaten to expose her, a web of secrets begins to unravel. Enjoy this gripping mystery as it takes unexpected twists and turns. (Introduction by Christine Dufour)
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    24 mins
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