A Taste for Poison: Eleven Deadly Molecules and the Killers Who Used Them

Poisoning is one of the most popular methods chosen by cunning murderers. Poison can be poured into a drink, smeared on an arrowhead or doorknob, or sprayed so that it enters the body through the lungs. But how exactly does poison destroy us from the inside?
In your hands is a fascinating combination of popular science fiction, medical history, and true crime. Dr. Neil Bradbury explores eleven deadly substances and their effects on the human body at the molecular, cellular, and physiological levels.
The author weaves together stories of abandoned lovers, dubious scientists, suspicious doctors, and political assassins. From the deadly origins of the gin and tonic cocktail to the arsenic-laced wallpaper in Napoleon's bedroom, this book will immerse readers in an interesting journey through the intricate and complex systems that support our lives.