The science of murder : the forensics of Agatha Christie

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  • Author: Valentine, Carla
    Contributor:

    Langford, Helen

    Summary:

    Written by mortician and forensic expert Carla Valentine, The Science of Murder explores the real-life cases that inspired Agatha Christie and shows how the great mystery writer may have kept up to date with the latest developments in forensic science, from ballistics to blood-splatter analysis. Valentine examines the use of fingerprints, firearms, handwriting, impressions, and toxicology in Christie's novels, before finally revealing the role the dead body itself played in offering vital clues to dastardly crimes.

    Genre: Literary arts, Science
    Original Publisher: Naperville, Illinois , Sourcebooks
    Language(s): English
    ISBN:

    9798765032275

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DC Contributor

Langford, Helen

Abstract

Written by mortician and forensic expert Carla Valentine, The Science of Murder explores the real-life cases that inspired Agatha Christie and shows how the great mystery writer may have kept up to date with the latest developments in forensic science, from ballistics to blood-splatter analysis. Valentine examines the use of fingerprints, firearms, handwriting, impressions, and toxicology in Christie's novels, before finally revealing the role the dead body itself played in offering vital clues to dastardly crimes.

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Literary arts
Science
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Naperville, Illinois

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