Murder Isn't Easy

Name: Murder Isn't Easy
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SKU: 9780751577792
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The Forensics of Agatha Christie

By Carla Valentine

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Agatha Christie, celebrated for her clever plots and twisting tales, was also a forensic expert. Murder Isn't Easy by Carla Valentine reveals how Christie expertly incorporated contemporary forensic science—from ballistics to fingerprint analysis—into the adventures of characters like Poirot and Miss Marple. This book explores the fascinating intersection of mystery storytelling and genuine science of the era.

From the glamour and grit of Christie's fiction to the real-life cases that inspired her, Murder Isn't Easy immerses readers in the forensic techniques that influenced generations of writers and scientists alike.
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This book is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, aficionados of forensic science, and anyone interested in the history of criminal investigation and mystery writing.

A study of the forensics of Agatha Christie, from author and pathologist, Carla Valentine

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Fascinating - Prima

Engaging and informative - Guardian

Agatha Christie is one of our most beloved authors - a storyteller unparalleled in her clever plots and twisting tales. But Agatha was also a forensic expert; in each of her books, she employs an expert weaving of human observation, ingenuity, and genuine science of the era.

In Murder Isn't Easy, Carla Valentine illuminates all of Agatha's incredible knowledge, showing how she stayed at the cutting edge of forensics from ballistics to fingerprint analysis, as seen through much-loved characters such as Poirot and Miss Marple.

From the glamour and grit of Agatha Christie's stories to the real-life cases that inspired them, Murder Isn't Easy will immerse you in the forensics that influenced generations of writers and scientists alike.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Fascinating – Prima

Engaging and informative – Guardian

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751577792

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 368

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Carla Valentine Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Carla Valentine works with the dead: her career in this field has spanned over twenty years. After studying forensics, Carla assisted pathologists with post-mortems for years, before eventually becoming the Technical Curator of the world's most famous pathology museum. She's the author of Past Mortems and Murder Isn't Easy. When it comes to death, she truly is a world-class expert.

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