History & The Arts
Killed by Agatha Christie: Strychnine and the detective novel
...out of favor in the early 20th century, after scientists proved repeatedly that it was readily detectable in a corpse. In his recent book, Bitter Nemesis: The Intimate History of Strychnine, author John Buckingham suggests that Christie had, however, studied the Palmer trial for inspiration. He points out that the Palmer case included a coffee pot left out in a hallway so...
