The Shrigley Abduction

This audiobook recounts the dramatic 1826 abduction of fifteen-year-old heiress Ellen Turner by British diplomat Edward Gibbon Wakefield, revealing a story of deception and high society intrigue. Wakefield’s subsequent imprisonment and his later role in colonizing New Zealand are explored, alongside the tragic fate of Ellen, who died young. Researched thoroughly by the authors, the narrative provides a detailed account of this notorious scandal and its enduring historical impact.