The royal art of poison

by Eleanor Herman · 2018

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Traces the history of poison in centuries of royal courts, from the intentional posionings to the unintentional side effects of commonly used makeup and medications.

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biographybiographyMore like thisLess of thishistoryhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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EuropeEuropeMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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medium · 286 pages

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