
Seeking Hearts
Love, Lust and the Secrets in the Ashes
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Narrated by:
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Steve White
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By:
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Ryan Green
When Inspector Belin set out to catch the elusive Henri Landru for embezzlement and fraud, he wasn't prepared for the complex web of secrets that would unravel.
As war raged on and husbands fought on distant battlefields, Landru preyed upon the vulnerable hearts of lonely young women, presenting himself as a grieving widower desperate to fill the void in his shattered life.
Beneath the façade of a broken man lay a disturbing truth - a predator driven by insatiable desires. Would some of Landru’s 283 targets find out in time to save themselves?
Seeking Hearts is a chilling journey through the depths of human darkness. As the riveting tale unfolds, it forces listeners to confront the unsettling realisation that, for Henri Landru, murder became the ultimate means of tying up loose ends.
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Green excels at portraying Henri Landru not just as a criminal, but as a deeply complex and terrifying figure. He presents himself as a grieving widower, but beneath that sorrow lies a cold, calculating predator who exploited the chaos of war and the loneliness of women left behind. The emotional vulnerability of Landru’s victims is rendered with empathy, making their fates all the more heartbreaking. Narrated with haunting precision, Seeking Hearts is more than a true crime account—it’s a psychological journey into the darkest corners of human nature. Green’s ability to humanize both the victims and the villain makes this a standout in the genre.
What makes this audiobook especially gripping is how Green forces listeners to confront the uncomfortable truth: for Landru, murder wasn’t just a crime—it was a methodical solution to a problem. It's easiest way to tie up loose ends.
Murder is the easiest way to tie up loose ends.
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The Bluebeard of Gambais – a truly unique monster!
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Good ending
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Henri Landru, wasn't a handsome man or in any way exceptional, but he defrauded hundreds of people in France during the time of WWI by spinning tales of get rich schemes. In time, just taking their money wasn't enough and he began to find pleasure in killing women and disposing of their bodies in horrific ways. Through it all, his long-suffering wife, Marie, continued to support him and even unknowingly aided him in some of his crimes.
I especially appreciate the amount of research that the author does in order bring life to the victims of the featured murderer. The first chapter of this book (as well as most of the others that I have read by him) goes into lengthy detail about how the victim got involved with the murderer and vividly describes their last moments alive. He adds a lot of detail about the victims, honoring them long after their deaths.
The narrator does a great job and his performance really brings this story to life. His "just the facts" type of reading is perfect for a factual book.
If you "enjoy" the true crime genre, you can't go wrong with Mr. Green's books. They give a brief but in-depth look into the psyche of some truly twisted individuals.
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Narration compliments the writing perfect!
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