Audiobook V is for Venom by Kathryn Harkup in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Imagine settling in with Agatha Christie's most devious crimes, but this time, the real mystery isn't who did it-it's how those deadly poisons actually worked. Kathryn Harkup's V is for Venom isn't just a fascinating deep dive into Christie's brilliant use of toxins; it's a perfectly paced, utterly captivating audiobook that makes chemistry feel like the ultimate thriller. Forget dry textbooks-Harkup's voice, warm and engaging, turns complex science into irresistible storytelling, making you lean in as she explains how a single drop of arrow poison (yes, real one!) or the subtle sting of formic acid could change a detective's case forever.
She doesn't just list poisons; she brings them to life. You'll hear the chilling history of real murders mirroring Christie's plots, like the chillingly plausible use of oxalic acid in Murder is Easy, or how scopolamine-used to induce amnesia-was almost too easy to administer in the 1930s. Harkup's passion is infectious; she'll make you gasp at the sheer ingenuity of Christie's research, like how she'd weave gas into A Caribbean Mystery long before it was common knowledge. And the audiobook's pacing? Perfect. It's like a cozy, intellectual companion, turning each chapter into a mini-mystery-whether it's the venom in Death in the Clouds or the bacteria lurking in Cards on the Table.
What makes this so special for listeners? Harkup doesn't just explain what the poison was; she makes you feel the tension of the scene. You'll hear her voice soften as she describes jasmine in The Big Four, then sharpen as she details the forensic challenges of nitroglycerin in The Chocolate Box. It's a celebration of Christie's genius, showing how her fictional crimes were rooted in real, terrifying science. And the best part? You don't need a chemistry degree to enjoy it. Harkup's clarity makes the most intricate details feel like a secret shared between friends.
This audiobook isn't just about the past-it's a love letter to how Christie used science to elevate mystery, proving that the most elegant murders are the ones grounded in truth. You'll finish listening not just impressed by Christie's craft, but buzzing with the thrill of having uncovered a hidden layer of her genius. It's the perfect companion for a quiet evening, or a long drive-where every chapter feels like a delicious, dangerous secret, whispered just for you. Harkup doesn't just write about Christie's poisons; she makes you smell the poison, see the symptoms, and marvel at how brilliantly she wove them into the most unforgettable stories ever told.
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