The Ceely Rose Murders at Malabar Farm

By: Mark Sebastian Jordan

Narrated by: Mark Sebastian Jordan

The people of mid-Ohio's Pleasant Valley went on with their normal lives that cold and rainy spring of 1896, not knowing that young Ceely Rose was brooding. She'd been told to forget her obsession with handsome Guy Berry. She'd been told about the danger of Rough-on-Rats poison. She'd heard about murdering those who stand in the way of love. By the time she was done, her family would be dead and others threatened. Later, the place where these crimes took place became Malabar Farm, the estate of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and conservationist Louis Bromfield. Historian, playwright, and storyteller Mark Sebastian Jordan examines the story of the Poisoner of Pleasant Valley, Ceely Rose, and how it has resonated throughout the years.

©2021 Mark Sebastian Jordan (P)2025 Tantor Media

Ceely Rose

I liked this book but I found myself feeling sorry for Ceely. She really didn’t know what she was doing but had no one to teach her the difference between right and wrong.

Chilling and Captivating True Crime

A gripping account of the Ceely Rose murders, beautifully written and narrated by Mark Sebastian Jordan. The storytelling balances historical depth with haunting atmosphere, making it both educational and deeply moving. The narration adds authenticity and emotion, keeping you hooked from start to finish. A must-listen for true crime fans.