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The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, and Murder Most Foul by Eleanor Herman
2 reviews
dexkit10's review
dark
informative
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Excrement, Medical content, Vomit, Blood, Death, Gore, Murder, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Animal death, Cancer, and Chronic illness
kecresser's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Love, love, LOVE this author! This the second book by Eleanor Herman I've read and she just has a great way of explaining history that makes it accessible and entertaining. I knew next to nothing about poison before starting this book, and I think the author does a great job of explaining the landscape of poisoning (both intentional and unintentional) in medieval and renaissance Europe before jumping into the case studies. I had no idea life back then was so hazardous and gross, even for the ultra wealthy and noble. There are also small bits of humor throughout the book like keeps things light. I highly enjoyed this book and will definitely be seeking out other books by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Cancer, Death, Vomit, Body horror, Terminal illness, Blood, Excrement, and Gore
Minor: Sexism, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Religious bigotry
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