{"title":"Andrew Tierney","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the intriguing world of Andrew Tierney, a noted author whose works dive deep into the realms of Crime \u0026amp; Thriller, capturing the essence of mystery and suspense. Andrew Tierney brings historical intrigue to the forefront with meticulous research and gripping narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his standout works, \u003cem\u003eThe Doctor's Wife Is Dead\u003c\/em\u003e offers a fascinating exploration into a real-life 19th-century crime. This book unravels the mystery and drama surrounding a death that shocked society, providing a masterful blend of historical detail and thrilling storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a penchant for books that expertly weave together historical elements with thrilling plots, you'll find Andrew Tierney's works a rewarding addition to your collection. Each story promises not only a journey into the past but also a riveting read that will captivate and entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-doctors-wife-is-dead-by-andrew-tierney-9780241979099","title":"The Doctor's Wife Is Dead","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable true story of a gripping murder trial - and of the strange marriage that gave rise to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1849, a woman called Ellen Langley died in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. She was the wife of a prosperous local doctor. So why was she buried in a pauper's coffin? Why had she been confined to the grim attic of the house she shared with her husband, and then exiled to a rented dwelling-room in an impoverished part of the famine-ravaged town? And why was her husband charged with murder?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing every twist and turn of the inquest into Ellen Langley's death and the trial of her husband, \u003cem\u003eThe Doctor's Wife Is Dead\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of an unhappy marriage, of a man's confidence that he could get away with abusing his wife, and of the brave efforts of a number of ordinary citizens to hold him to account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Tierney has produced a tour de force of narrative nonfiction that shines a light on the double standards of Victorian law and morality and illuminates the weave of money, sex, ambition and respectability that defined the possibilities and limitations of married life. It is a gripping portrait of a marriage, a society and a shocking legal drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072704233708,"sku":"9780241979099","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3504533482274.jpg?v=1765127899"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/andrew-tierney.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}