Whispers of Poison: The Martha Rendell Biography

By John M Woodward

A Murderess in the Shadows: The Chilling True Story of Australia's Most Notorious Stepmother

In Whispers of Poison: The Martha Rendell Biography, uncover the haunting life and crimes of a woman whose sinister whispers echoed through early 20th-century Perth. Martha Rendell, a seemingly ordinary stepmother, concealed a monstrous secret: the calculated poisoning of children under her care. With chilling precision, she manipulated cough mixtures and disguised torture as motherly concern - all while eluding suspicion.

This meticulously researched biography delves into her troubled past, the twisted relationship with her lover, and the gripping trial that captivated a nation. Was she a heartless killer or a scapegoat in a time of hysteria and gender prejudice?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQRVJNL7
• ISBN13: 9798232298234
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: John M. Woodward
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"