Poisoning Angel
- 237 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Jean Teule brings his unique blend of imagination and historical insight to the startling tale of history's most notorious female poisoner and her decades-long killing spree.
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February 26, 1953 – October 18, 2022
Jean Teulé was a French novelist who also explored comics, film, and television. Initially a comic artist, he transitioned to television before dedicating himself entirely to writing. His literary work is characterized by its depth and powerful narrative style, often focusing on historical figures and dramatic destinies. Teulé's stories are captivating, immersing readers in the atmosphere of the eras he depicts.
- 2014
- 2014
The Hurlyburly's Husband
- 340 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Set against a backdrop of humor and emotional depth, the narrative explores the life of Madame de Montespan's devoted husband, who struggles to let her go despite her tumultuous affairs. The story blends bawdy comedy with poignant moments, revealing the complexities of love and loyalty within a historical context. Through his unwavering commitment, the husband navigates the challenges of their relationship, offering a unique perspective on devotion and sacrifice.
- 2011
The Marquis de Montespan and his wife Athenais share a rare true love in 17th-century France. However, when Madame de Montespan attracts the attention of King Louis XIV and is taken to Versailles, the Marquis vows to seek revenge.
- 2011
Eat Him If You Like
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
A true story. Tuesday 16 August 1870, Alain de Money, makes his way to the village fair. He plans to buy a heifer for a needy neighbour and find a roofer to repair the roof of the barn of a poor acquaintance. He arrives at two o'clock. Two hours later, the crowd has gone crazy; they have lynched, tortured, burned and eaten him. How could such a horror be possible? With frightening precision, Jean Teule reconstructs each step of one of the most shameful stories in the history of nineteenthcentury France.
- 2008
The Suicide Shop
- 169 pages
- 6 hours of reading
With the twenty-first century just a distant memory and the world in environmental chaos, many people have lost the will to live. Business is brisk at The Suicide Shop. Run by the Tuvache family, the shop offers a variety of ways to end it all, with something to fit every budget. When the youngest member of the Tuvache family develops a love of life, it threatens to destroy their contented misery