Kathryn Harkup
V is for Venom : Agatha Christie's Chemicals of Death Hardback Book
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Hugely entertaining and informative MARK ALDRIDGEHarkup balances the macabre with the scientifically intricate NEW SCIENTISTFourteen stories. Fourteen more poisons. Just because its fiction doesnt mean its all madeup ...Agatha Christie is renowned for her captivating plots and creative ways of killing off illfated victims. And what better way to add intrigue to a story than poison? The surreptitious ways they can be administered and the characteristic symptoms they produce make these killer chemicals the ideal method of murder in a whodunit. Christie perfected the use of poisons in her plots her deft and varied use of toxic substances is one of her great strengths as a writer. But how is it that some compounds prove so fatal, and in such tiny amounts?The follow up to Kathryn Harkups bestselling A is for Arsenic, V is for Venom is a compelling exploration of Christies use of poisons and her extensive chemical knowledge. Featuring fourteen more poisons from the works of Agatha Christie, this book investigates the science behind the deadly substances, the history of their use in reallife murder cases, and how feasible was it to obtain, administer and detect these poisons in Christies time and today. Combining Christies murder mysteries, chemical science and true crime, V is for Venom is a celebration of the use of science by the undisputed Queen of Crime.
Binding: Hardback;320 pages; Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing plc; Classification: AP; Weight: 532 g; Dimensions: 223 x 143 x 30
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Hugely entertaining and informative MARK ALDRIDGEHarkup balances the macabre with the scientifically intricate NEW SCIENTISTFourteen stories. Fourteen more poisons. Just because its fiction doesnt mean its all madeup ...Agatha Christie is renowned for her captivating plots and creative ways of killing off illfated victims. And what better way to add intrigue to a story than poison? The surreptitious ways they can be administered and the characteristic symptoms they produce make these killer chemicals the ideal method of murder in a whodunit. Christie perfected the use of poisons in her plots her deft and varied use of toxic substances is one of her great strengths as a writer. But how is it that some compounds prove so fatal, and in such tiny amounts?The follow up to Kathryn Harkups bestselling A is for Arsenic, V is for Venom is a compelling exploration of Christies use of poisons and her extensive chemical knowledge. Featuring fourteen more poisons from the works of Agatha Christie, this book investigates the science behind the deadly substances, the history of their use in reallife murder cases, and how feasible was it to obtain, administer and detect these poisons in Christies time and today. Combining Christies murder mysteries, chemical science and true crime, V is for Venom is a celebration of the use of science by the undisputed Queen of Crime.
Binding: Hardback;320 pages; Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing plc; Classification: AP; Weight: 532 g; Dimensions: 223 x 143 x 30
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.
Kathryn Harkup
V is for Venom : Agatha Christie's Chemicals of Death Hardback Book
“Refund was approved and back in my account the same day.” - Deliver+ customer
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