Examines the use of poisons and drugs in Agatha Christie's fiction, relates her views on drug addiction, medicine, and the health profession, and lists all of the chemicals mentioned in her fiction

Organized alphabetically by eighty-five of the most common medical ailments and conditions, a comprehensive listing of prescription drugs encompasses vital information on the uses of each drug, how it works, typical dosages, and side effects and interactions, along with up-to-date data on FDA rules and regulations and a glossary of medical terms. Original. 15,000 first printing.