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Poison

The History of Potions, Powders and Murderous Practitioners
By Ben Hubbard
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In Poison by Ben Hubbard, the narrative delves into the underworld of crime, centring around a mysterious and potent toxin that is the key to a series of high-stakes criminal activities. As the protagonists navigate a web of danger and deception, they uncover secrets that could either destroy them or offer salvation. This gripping thriller keeps you on edge with its intriguing blend of suspense and mystery.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the shadowy and dangerous world of poisons and their role in historical crime and intrigue. It delves into the lethal arts and methods used in real-life crime scenarios, making it a thrilling read for those fascinated by mysteries and the darker aspects of human nature.

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Poison

Featuring a forward by bestselling author Sophie Hannah, Poison documents the gripping tales of the users and victims of these mysterious substances, from Cleopatra, the Borgias and Qin Shi Huang to contemporary secret service agents and terrorists.

Featuring a forward by bestselling author Sophie Hannah, Poison documents the gripping tales of the users and victims of these mysterious substances, from Cleopatra, the Borgias and Qin Shi Huang to contemporary secret service agents and terrorists.

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"As every amateur toxicologist knows, the difference between a poison and medicine is often simply the dose."

There is no weapon as insidious, as seductive, or as mysterious as poison. In this terrifying account of history's silent assassin, discover the gripping tales of users, abusers, and victims of these mysterious substances, from Cleopatra and Catherine de' Medici to contemporary secret service agents and terrorists.

Documenting royal scandal, political upheaval, and personal tragedies, Poison details a gruesome thread that runs often undetected through human history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802796940

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: B&w illus

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Sophie Hannah

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 164g

Pages: 224

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Ben Hubbard Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller Education & Reference Fiction History & Military Science & Nature True Crime

About the Author

Ben Hubbard is a non-fiction author who has written extensively on history and science, including the recently published Bloody History of Paris, Flashpoints in 20th Century History and Plantagenets.

Sophie Hannah is an internationally bestselling writer of psychological crime fiction, published in 49 languages. Since 2014, with the blessing of Agatha Christie's family and estate, Hannah has published three new Poirot novels, all Sunday Times bestsellers. In 2013, her novel The Carrier won the Crime Thriller of the Year Award at the Specsavers National Book Awards.

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