The Poison Principle

The Poison Principle
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Publisher : Picador Australia
Total Pages : 292
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ISBN-10 : 0330362682
ISBN-13 : 9780330362689
Rating : 4/5 (689 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Poison Principle by : Gail Bell

Download or read book The Poison Principle written by Gail Bell and published by Picador Australia. This book was released on 2001 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Memoir about the author's grandfather's 1927 poisoning of his two sons, a deed which was subsequently covered up by his wife and sister. Examines the consequences of her grandfather's crime and ruminates on links with the great cases of the 19th century - in myths, fiction and poison lore. Tells of the workings of arsenic, cyanide and strychnine and why it is so hard to poison someone these days. Questions whether it was ever easy. Explores themes of death, deceit and language. Author has published short stories, travel journalism, and writings on medicines and poisons.


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