Architect of Desire
Murder, Scandal, and the Gilded Age Elite: The Love Triangle That Killed Stanford White
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Bruce Cannon
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Eliza Hawthorne
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Architect of Desire: Murder, Scandal, and the Gilded Age Elite
The Love Triangle That Killed Stanford White
Step into the opulent yet treacherous world of Gilded Age New York, where wealth, power, and passion collided with deadly consequences. Architect of Desire reveals the shocking true story of Stanford White, whose fascination with the enchanting Evelyn Nesbit led to his tragic end at the hands of her husband, Harry K. Thaw.
This immersive true crime audiobook offers a meticulously researched narrative that brings to life one of America's most notorious scandals. Experience the drama, intrigue, and historical depth through rich storytelling and vivid audio performance.
What You’ll Discover:
- The dangerous obsession that led to Stanford White’s murder.
- Evelyn Nesbit’s transformation from innocence to scandal.
- The media circus of Harry Thaw’s trial and its cultural impact.
- Architectural rivalries and New York’s transformation.
- The hidden corruption and societal pressures of the Gilded Age.
With captivating narration and an engaging blend of history and storytelling, this audiobook is perfect for fans of historical true crime and those intrigued by the secrets of America's elite.
Order now and let the past come alive through every word!
©2025 Cordova Consulting (P)2025 Cordova ConsultingWhat listeners say about Architect of Desire
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- Butterflywings09
- 05-04-25
Fascinating!!!! True Story!
I was completely obsessed listening to this! The mix of scandal, history, and true crime was really well done, and it gave a deeper look into the lives of the elite during the Gilded Age. The story of Stanford White and the love triangle was told in a way that felt both intriguing and totally captivating. It kept me hooked the whole time. If you enjoy historical drama with real-life twists, this one’s definitely worth a listen.
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- Joseph Mendoza
- 05-04-25
Learning from the story
Learning about Evelyn Nesbit’s story of transformation from innocence seems to me a learning process. If we make a mistake, we should try to correct it and never try it again. I like to imagine myself in the story so we can identify the lessons we can learn from it. There are similar stories about this on YouTube, although different, but their historical depth almost connects them through rich storytelling. The narration is clear, and the performance is outstanding.
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- Morgan C
- 05-04-25
I love this series!
I loved reading Architect of Desire. This book brought the Guilded Age to life with intense descriptions and scandalous affairs. I really appreciate how the author weaves together true crime, but tells the story as if watching a movie full of twists and turns. The narration was good as well. I was intrigued by the characters and the story. The fact that this is a true crime really makes it like a fun mystery, but teaches you about the time period at the same time. I have read another of the books in this series and love how the author explains how the media sways public opinion. It reads like an exciting soap opera the whole way through. I highly recommend if you love the Guilded Age, scandals, history, dramas, etc. Great read!
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