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A taste for poison : eleven deadly molecules and the killers who used them / by Bradbury, Neil,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A brilliant blend of science and crime, A Taste For Poison reveals how eleven notorious poisons affect the body--through the murders in which they were used. As any reader of murder mysteries can tell you, poison is one of the most enduring-and popular-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 crimes-some notorious, some forgotten, some still unsolved-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 readers on a riveting tour of the intricate, complex systems that keep us alive-or don't"--
Subjects: True crime stories.; Poisoners; Poisoning; Poisons;
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Undercover duke / by Jeffries, Sabrina.;
Along with his stepsiblings, Sheridan Wolfe, Duke of Armitage, is determined to finally solve the mysteries behind the suspicious deaths of their mother's three husbands. Tasked with investigating a possible suspect, Sheridan finds himself in dangerous proximity to her captivating daughter, Vanessa Pryde. But still haunted by a tragically lost love, the duke is resolved to resist the attraction--and avoid any "scheming" husband-hunters. Besides, lovely Miss Pryde seems utterly smitten with a roguish London playwright... Vanessa thinks a little scheming may be in order--for it's Sheridan she truly has her sights, and her heart, set on. Her theatrical flirtation is intended only to break through his business-like demeanor and guarded emotions. And as Sheridan's jealousy becomes aroused, the two soon find themselves propelled into a scheme of an altogether different kind, involving a pretend engagement, a secret inquiry--and a perhaps not-so-secret leap into true love...
Subjects: Regency fiction.; Romance fiction.; Women chemists; Nobility; Poisoning;
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Le chant du dragon du poison / by West, Tracey,1965-; Jones, Damien.; Daigle, Marie-Carole.;
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Subjects: Roman fantastique.; Fantasy fiction.; Dragons; Magiciens; Magie; Dragons; Wizards; Magic;
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A botanist's guide to parties and poisons / by Khavari, Kate,author.;
Kate Khavaris debut historical mystery, set in London, 1923, follows Saffron Everleigh who is in a race against time to free her wrongly accused professor before he goes behind bars forever. Perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn and Anna Lee Huber.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Murder; Poisons;
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Killer chef / by Patterson, James,1947-; Keyes, Jeffrey J.;
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Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Suspense fiction.; Poisoning; Murder;
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Who wants to marry a duke / by Jeffries, Sabrina.;
When his half-brother hires the brilliant Miss Olivia Norley to solve a troubling family mystery, the Duke of Thornstock, suspicious of her motives due to her past, follows her every move, leading them both into a world of danger and explosive passion.
Subjects: Regency fiction.; Romance fiction.; Women chemists; Nobility; Poisoning; Love stories;
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The North American guide to common poisonous plants and mushrooms / by Turner, Nancy J.,1947-; Aderkas, P. von.; Turner, Nancy J.,1947-Common poisonous plants and mushrooms of North America.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 344-355), Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Poisonous plants; Poisonous plants; Mushrooms, Poisonous; Mushrooms, Poisonous; Poisonous plants; Mushrooms, Poisonous;
© 2009., Timber Press,
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Cyanide and sensibility / by Oliver, Katie,author.;
Murder is on the menu and Phaedra Brighton is called on to serve up justice in the latest Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Bakeries; Murder; Poisons;
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Marked to die / by Tailer, Kathleen,author.;
When Eleni Townsend's daughter is poisoned, the investigative reporter turns to the FBI special homicide agent Chris Springfield for answers. But after another attack, it becomes clear that someone wants Eleni dead. The key to solving the case lies in Eleni's past ... and unraveling the mystery from her childhood is the only way to survive the diabolical plan against her.
Subjects: Christian fiction.; Religious fiction.; Novels.; Investigations; Man-woman relationships; Poisoning;
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Six weeks to live : a novel / by McKenzie, Catherine,author.;
"Jennifer Barnes never expected the shocking news she received at a routine doctor's appointment: she has a terminal brain tumour-and only six weeks left to live. While stunned by the diagnosis, the forty-eight-year-old mother decides to spend what little time she has left with her family-her adult triplets and twin grandsons-close by her side. But when she realizes she was possibly poisoned a year earlier, she's determined to discover who might have tried to get rid of her before she's gone for good. Separated from her husband and with a contentious divorce in progress, Jennifer focuses her suspicions on her soon-to-be ex. Meanwhile, her daughters are each processing the news differently. Calm medical student Emily is there for whatever Jennifer needs. Moody scientist Aline, who keeps her mother at arm's length, nonetheless agrees to help with the investigation. Even imprudent Miranda, who has recently had to move back home, is being unusually solicitous. But with her daughters doubting her campaign against their father, Jennifer can't help but wonder if the poisoning is all in her head-or if there's someone else who wanted her dead"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Terminally ill; Mothers and daughters; Poisoning;
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