poisoners

Outwardly, Jovan is the lifelong friend of the Chancellors charming, irresponsible Heir. Quiet. Forgettable. In secret, he's a master of poisons and chemicals, trained to protect the Chancellors family from treachery. When the Chancellor succumbs to an unknown poison and an army lays siege to the city, Jovan and his sister Kalina must protect the Heir and save their city-state. But treachery lurks in every corner, and the ancient spirits of the land are rising ... and angry.

Presents a discussion of forensic techniques and developments in relation to poisonings, covering various cases involving substances such as arsenic, belladonna, digitalis, and thallium.

Tells the story of Madeleine Smith, a prosperous Scottish architect's daughter, who in 1855, was accused of poisoning her lover so she could marry a wealthy merchant.

Kristin Rossum married Greg de Villers, but she had a drug problem and her eyes wandered to other men. When her husband was found dead, she suggested suicide, but she was seen as a suspect.