Lynda Drews Presents Disposable Wives
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:00
Author Lynda Drews will return to BHC on Saturday, October 17 to share the research behind her newest book “Disposable Wives”. The book centers on Jean Philippe Soquet—a man known by many names: the Bay Settlement Bruiser, the Belgian Archfiend… and, to some, a murderer. Over four decades, suspicion followed him, especially in the wake of multiple disturbing deaths and disappearances—including those of three of his wives. Determined to uncover the truth, Pauline Villiesse—sister to Soquet’s third wife—refuses to let the past be buried. With the help of Xavier Martin, she begins a relentless pursuit of justice. Set in the decades following the Civil War, this riveting true story reveals a world shaped by faith, survival, and tightly bound traditions—where secrets are protected, reputations are everything, and justice is far from guaranteed. Lynda will speak at 10:00 followed by a book signing and conversation.
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Author Lynda Drews will return to BHC on Saturday, October 17 to share the research behind her newest book “Disposable Wives”. The book centers on Jean Philippe Soquet—a man known by many names: the Bay Settlement Bruiser, the Belgian Archfiend… and, to some, a murderer. Over four decades, suspicion followed him, especially in the wake of multiple disturbing deaths and disappearances—including those of three of his wives. Determined to uncover the truth, Pauline Villiesse—sister to Soquet’s third wife—refuses to let the past be buried. With the help of Xavier Martin, she begins a relentless pursuit of justice. Set in the decades following the Civil War, this riveting true story reveals a world shaped by faith, survival, and tightly bound traditions—where secrets are protected, reputations are everything, and justice is far from guaranteed. Lynda will speak at 10:00 followed by a book signing and conversation.
Visit out main Events page for more upcoming events: https://belgianheritagecenter.org/events/