A is for Arsenic

In "A is for Arsenic," Kathryn Harkup explores the intriguing role of poison in fourteen classic Agatha Christie mysteries, revealing how Christie’s extensive chemical knowledge influenced her choice of deadly substances. The audiobook delves into the characteristics of these poisons, their effects on the body, and the real-life inspirations behind Christie’s fictional murders, while also examining the feasibility of obtaining and detecting these toxins both then and now. Narrated by Nicky Diss, this work celebrates Christie's legacy as the Queen of Crime through the lens of science and literature.