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The Secret Poisoner
A Century of Murder
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Murder by poison alarmed, enthralled, and in many ways encapsulated the Victorian age. Linda Stratmann’s dark and splendid social history reveals the nineteenth century as a gruesome battleground where poisoners went head-to-head with authorities who strove to detect poisons, control their availability, and bring the guilty to justice.
She corrects many misconceptions about particular poisons and documents how the evolution of issues such as marital rights and the legal protection of children impacted poisonings. Combining archival research with a novelist’s eye, Stratmann charts the era’s inexorable rise of poison cases both shocking and sad.
The Secret Poisoner offers a vivid exploration of a time when the sinister art of poisoning thrived and the relentless pursuit of the poisoner captivated a nation.
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The Secret Poisoner by Linda Stratmann is praised for its thorough research and captivating writing. Reviewers highlight the book's vivid historical portrayal of poisoners, making readers feel as though they are transported to different periods as they delve into the world of crime and intrigue.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780300250053
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 September 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Illustration: 32 b-w illus.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 386g
Pages: 344
About the Author
Linda Stratmann is the author of several nonfiction books, including The Marquess of Queensberry.
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