The Blackmailed Bride

A poisoned cup of cocoa, a young woman arrested for murder, and a secret devotion hidden behind respectable smiles. When a sealed envelope arrives at Whitehaven Mansions, the Belgian Detective and Captain Hastings are drawn into a case of blackmail, vanished letters, and quiet threats that have already ruined lives. Lillian Ravenscroft stands accused of poisoning her former lover, a wealthy heir whose campaign of exposure and financial pressure left devastation in its wake, yet the truth lies not in jealousy or greed but in loyalty twisted by fear. From Bloomsbury drawing rooms to Belgravia townhouses and the cold corridors of Holloway Prison, this investigation uncovers how love—when protected at any cost—can become lethal. The Blackmailed Bride is an original Golden Age–style mystery of poison, letters, and tragic loyalty, presented as a full-length audiobook by Nocturnal Tales . This is an original mystery inspired by the traditions of classic detective fiction. All characters and events are fictional. No affiliation or endorsement is implied. Where do you draw the line between devotion and crime—when protecting someone you love means destroying yourself? Patreon – ad-free episodes, early access, bonus content Buy Me a Coffee – one-time support PayPal – one-time tip Spotify Children’s Book (Amazon) Sherlock Paws and the Diamond of the Nile #ClassicMystery #MysteryAudiobook #GoldenAgeMystery #PoisonMystery #VictorianMystery #DetectiveStory #NocturnalTales