The Crime Writers’ Association

The Royal Institution Presents: A Passion for Poison

The Royal Institution 21 Albemarle Street London W1S 4BS

Join chemist-turned-writer Kathryn Harkup as she explores how Agatha Christie’s extensive knowledge of drugs and medicine mixed with real life cases, created her brilliantly plotted crime novels. Her poisons were picked with care to give clues, red-herrings and interesting new twists to her classic crime novels, whilst maintaining scientific accuracy. Kathryn will uncover howdunnit, but whodunnit is still up to you to find out…

Tickets are £16/£10 for general admission and £7 for RI patrons. You can book yours here.

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