Book description
"An unforgettable portrait of a woman who became one of the most notorious figures of her day and whose scandalous story sheds fascinating light not only on her own tumultuous time but ours as well." -- Harold Schechter, author of Hell's Princess: The Mystery of Belle Guinness, Butcher of MenSex, corruption, and power: the rise and fall of the Red Widow of ParisParis, 1889: Margeurite Steinheil is a woman with ambition. But having been born into a middle-class family and trapped in a marriage to a failed artist twenty years her senior, she knows her options are limited.Determined to fashion herself into a new woman, Meg orchestrates a scandalous plan with her most powerful resource: her body. Amid the dazzling glamor, art, and romance of bourgeois Paris, she takes elite men as her lovers, charming her way into the good graces of the rich and powerful. Her ambitions, though, go far beyond becoming the most desirable woman in Paris; at her core, she is a woman determined to conquer French high society. But the game she plays is a perilous one: navigating misogynistic double-standards, public scrutiny, and political intrigue, she is soon vaulted into infamy in the most dangerous way possible.A real-life femme fatale, Meg influences government positions and resorts to blackmail--and maybe even poisoning--to get her way. Leaving a trail of death and disaster in her wake, she earns the name the "Red Widow" for mysteriously surviving a home invasion that leaves both her husband and mother dead. With the police baffled and the public enraged, Meg breaks every rule in the bourgeois handbook and becomes the most notorious woman in Paris.An unforgettable true account of sex, scandal, and murder, The Red Widow is the story of a woman determined to rise--at any cost.
Gullyway
ListenBook's support for multiple download methods ensures I can always access my favorite content. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook journey. The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips. ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. The app is perfect for bedtime listening. The sleep timer is a must-have.
Chuckles
ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. Effortlessly switching between stories β this app's ease of use is impressive. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts.
Liquid Science
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General Finish
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Ella of Light
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Club Nola
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CuriousCoder
Mood-based playlists help me choose books that suit my current state of mind. I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Are Ess Tee
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Wooden German
The voice actors are incredible β they make the characters come alive. Looping playback is a fantastic study tool. It helps me focus and retain information effectively.
Beetle King
ListenBook's customizable audio filters allow me to personalize my listening experience β a fantastic feature. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive controls β it's the perfect way to indulge in audiobooks. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didnβt have any major complaints, but I also donβt see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
NexusNavigator
The ability to adjust playback speed and volume is a game-changer for me. I love the statistics feature. Itβs fun to see how much Iβve listened.
Mr. Spy
This app has brought back the joy of reading, no matter how busy I am. Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment.
Marshmallow Treat
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MrOnsTr
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Freesia
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Fist Wizard
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Indigo Red
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Popeye Wipeout
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. Say goodbye to monotony β this app's diverse format support and intuitive controls have turned my daily activities into thrilling audiobook adventures. π±π ListenBook's interface is not just aesthetically pleasing; it's also highly functional. Navigating through chapters and controls is a breeze. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Shadow Chaser
I can't get enough of the binaural audio processing. It's like a breath of fresh air for my ears. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Eye Devil
As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. ListenBook's versatile features have made my audiobook experience more enjoyable than ever. With this app, I can devour books like never before β it's incredibly efficient.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience