Hope Reese, a journalist and author of The Women Are Not Fine, dives into the chilling tale of the 'Angel Makers' of Nagyrév, a small Hungarian village in the early 20th century. She unravels the harrowing motivations behind women poisoning their husbands, reflecting on themes of desperation and retribution. The discussion reveals the severe societal pressures these women faced, the complexities of marriage as an economic arrangement, and the role of a midwife who offered dark solutions amidst community secrets. It’s a haunting exploration of agency in a world rife with domestic violence.
