In Chicago, they whisper about her—the Widow of La Porte. Men come to her with their dreams and fortunes, but once they arrive, they’re never seen again.
The people of Indiana may suspect something, but if they knew what she’d endured and sacrificed, they might understand. Belle Gunness learned long ago that a woman must carve her own path. For her, it’s nothing more than a bloody means to an end—a necessary evil to escape the bleak drudgery of her past and claim the life she believes she deserves. After all, the strongest always survive.
