The Law and the Lady (Part 1)

Wilkie Collins

⏱ 7 minMystery classic

Part 1 of 2. A new bride learns her husband married her under a false name — and was once tried for poisoning his first wife, on the shadowy Scottish verdict of 'Not Proven.' Rather than live under the doubt, she resolves to reopen the case and prove him innocent herself.

Listen to the whole of The Law and the Lady (Part 1) in about 7 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.