Unnatural Murder: Poison at the Court of James l

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A new interpretation, by a direct descendant, of a notorious murder based on original documents. A tale of love, bribery, poison, treachery and retribution in Jacobean England.

Genres: HistoryNonfictionTrue CrimeBiographyBritish LiteratureHistorical17th CenturyCrimeMysteryResearch

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