Poison in Athens: Murder and Mystery in Ancient Athens
London: Century, 2004. First UK edition. Hardcover. First (TRUE) UK edition. Fine, fresh copy in equally fine, fresh dust jacket. Hardcover. The fourth book in this historical mystery series set in Ancient Greece featuring philosopher/ sleuth Aristotle. It is autumn of 330 BC, and a bizarre murder by hemlock plunges the Orthoboulos family into disarray. Orthoboulos' second wife is accused of the crime, and the coming trial sets Athens by the ears as sympathy divides. Contempt for carnality, deep political passions and lack of judgement bring affairs to the boiling point. Aristotle, recollecting the death of Socrates and strongly aware of the city's tensions and of the fragile nature of political constitutions, intervenes lest the forthcoming trials break Athens into fragments. Fine / fine. Item #E37255
ISBN: 1844134628
Price: $27.50