Molecules of Murder book launch

摘要

On 30 July the RSC, with Waterstone's bookshop Gower Street London, were delighted to host the launch of John Emsley's highly anticipated book Molecules of Murder: Criminal Molecules and Classic Cases. John Emsley is a great science communicator, best known for his series of highly readable books about everyday chemistry. His latest book looks at 10 toxic molecules, discusses their chemistry and effects in humans, and re-examines their deliberate misuse in high profile murder cases.rnAt the book launch, guests were joined by two actors in Victorian costume, posing as the murderer and victim from Chapter 2 of the book: Hyoscine and the Murder of Belle Elmore (Mrs Crippen). The infamous Edwardian killer Dr Crippen poisoned his wife, Belle Elmore, then dissected and buried her under the cellar floor. The victim was a minor celebrity noted for her flamboyant clothing, and had appeared atrnmusic halls around the country at that time. The two came to life in the basement of Waterstone's bookshop, and intrigued guests with spine chillingtales of poison and murder!