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<p><strong>An infamous murder investigation that changed forever the way poisoners were brought to justice.</strong></p> <p>In the first half of the nineteenth century, an epidemic swept Europe: arsenic poisoning. Available at any corner shop, arsenic was so frequently used by potential beneficiaries of wills that it was nicknamed “the inheritor’s powder.” But it was difficult to prove that a victim had been poisoned, let alone to identify the food or drink that had been contaminated. Then came a riveting case. In 1833, George Bodle, a wealthy landowner from outside London, died after drinking his morning coffee. The investigation, which gained international attention, brought together a colorful cast of characters: a doctor who turned detective; a drunken, bumbling policeman; and James Marsh, an unknown but brilliant chemist who, assigned the Bodle case, attempted to create a test that could pinpoint the presence of arsenic. <em>The Inheritor’s Powder</em> brings together a gripping story, a fascinating slice of history, and an unforgettable foray into the origins of forensic science.</p>

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Author

Hempel, Sandra

Publisher

W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated

Published

2013

Language

EN

ISBN

9780393240467

Category

true crime

Subjects

Social Science, True Crime, Crime

Rating

3.16 / 5 (283 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14