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This program includes an epilogue and acknowledgements read by the author "A fascinating tale of poisons and poisonous deeds which both educates and entertains." â??Kathy Reichs
As any reader or listener of murder mysteries can tell you, poison is one of the most enduringâ??and popularâ??weapons of choice for a scheming murderer. It can be slipped into a drink, smeared onto the tip of an arrow or the handle of a door, even filtered through the air we breathe. But how exactly do these poisons work to break our bodies down, and what can we learn from the damage they inflict? In a fascinating blend of popular science, medical history, and true crime, Dr. Neil Bradbury explores this most morbidly captivating method of murder from a cellular level. Alongside real-life accounts of murderers and their crimesâ??some notorious, some forgotten, some still unsolvedâ??are the equally compelling stories of the poisons involved: eleven molecules of death that work their way through the human body and, paradoxically, illuminate the way in which our bodies function. Drawn from historical records and current news headlines, A Taste for Poison weaves together the tales of spurned lovers, shady scientists, medical professionals and political assassins to show how the precise systems of the body can be impaired to lethal effect through the use of poison. From the deadly origins of the gin & tonic cocktail to the arsenic-laced wallpaper in Napoleon's bedroom, A Taste for Poison leads listeners on a fascinating tour of the intricate, complex systems that keep us aliveâ??or don't. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Marti… (meer)
As a mystery fan, I've read a fair number of bookks on poisons and poisoners and this one stands out as a home run. The approach to the topic was very methodcal and satisfying. the reader learns of a specific crime,or crimes, with the characters involved .One of those characters is the poison. How does it work, what does it do when it is not being used to kill , how can it be detected? You also learn a lot about the human body, why each poison has the effects on it that it does and how to counteract it. The author includes several medical professionals and seems to enjoy seein thise who thought they'd plotted the perfect crime being served their comeuppance. perhaps not for the weak of heart or stomach, since horrfic deaths via gas and the murder of children are depicted, but always in a scholarly non exploitative way. Overall an instructive and enjoyable book ( )
Very informative and all the more frightening when considering the effects these poisons had on their victims. Bradbury has a way of making your hairs stand on edge while reading bout the unsuspecting nature of murderers' victims and the menacing agendas behind the crimes committed. ( )
The book actually covers both poisons which can be "natural or man-made" and toxins, which are "deadly chemicals made by living things." Accompanying them, of course, is a crime associated with each. This includes insulin, atropine, aconite, ricin, digoxin, potassium chloride, polonium, and chlorine. Ricin is the scariest one in my opinion if you want to wiki it. I'm grateful it wasn't the usual line-up of arsenic, cyanide and strychnine.
Outright, this book concerns the methodology, so don't go into it expecting deep psychological examinations or family drama. Unlike most other true crime reads, Bradbury breaks down and explains each poison's effect on the body. This portion is what really sold me, because it could've derailed the narrative, but Bradbury's explanations are very easy to understand. He assumes just enough to avoid isolating the reader without patronizing them. His writing style is engaging, and each poison doesn't overstay its welcome. Even better, most of the examples given are of recent memory! I used to think "murder-by-poison" had its place in ancient times or the 19th century, but not anymore! A Taste for Poison features crimes from 1957 to 2011. I think this is an excellent non-fiction read for those who don't usually delve into the genre. ( )
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"As a rule, women are the great poisoners, although I do recall with pleasure the case of the gentleman solicitor in Wales who poisoned everybody in sight. He couldn't stop himself. He was very genteel. He came up with the most memorable line in the annals of true murder. As he handed one of his guests a poisoned scone, he said, 'Excuse fingers.'"
Sir John Mortimer, barrister, author and creator of Rumpole of the Bailey
As a rule, women are the great poisoners, although I do recall with pleasure the case of the gentleman solicitor in Wales who poisoned everybody in sight. He couldn’t stop himself. He was very genteel. He came up with the most memorable line in the annals of true murder. As he handed one of his guests a poisoned scone, he said, “Excuse fingers.”
—SIR JOHN MORTIMER, BARRISTER, AUTHOR
AND CREATOR OF RUMPOLE OF THE BAILEY
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Informatie afkomstig uit de Engelse Algemene Kennis.Bewerk om naar jouw taal over te brengen.
To my wife and daughters, and to my parents for teaching me right from wrong
To my wife and daughters, and to my parents
for teaching me right from wrong
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Within the annals of crime, murder holds a particularly heinous position.
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This program includes an epilogue and acknowledgements read by the author "A fascinating tale of poisons and poisonous deeds which both educates and entertains." â??Kathy Reichs
As any reader or listener of murder mysteries can tell you, poison is one of the most enduringâ??and popularâ??weapons of choice for a scheming murderer. It can be slipped into a drink, smeared onto the tip of an arrow or the handle of a door, even filtered through the air we breathe. But how exactly do these poisons work to break our bodies down, and what can we learn from the damage they inflict? In a fascinating blend of popular science, medical history, and true crime, Dr. Neil Bradbury explores this most morbidly captivating method of murder from a cellular level. Alongside real-life accounts of murderers and their crimesâ??some notorious, some forgotten, some still unsolvedâ??are the equally compelling stories of the poisons involved: eleven molecules of death that work their way through the human body and, paradoxically, illuminate the way in which our bodies function. Drawn from historical records and current news headlines, A Taste for Poison weaves together the tales of spurned lovers, shady scientists, medical professionals and political assassins to show how the precise systems of the body can be impaired to lethal effect through the use of poison. From the deadly origins of the gin & tonic cocktail to the arsenic-laced wallpaper in Napoleon's bedroom, A Taste for Poison leads listeners on a fascinating tour of the intricate, complex systems that keep us aliveâ??or don't. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Marti
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