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A Passion for Poison

A true crime story like no other, the extraordinary tale of the schoolboy teacup poisoner

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A Passion for Poison

By: Carol Ann Lee
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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The incredible crimes of Britain's most notorious schoolboy serial killer, Graham Young, as told by the bestselling and much-respected true crime author of The Murders at White House Farm.

There are few criminal cases more astonishing yet less well known than that of Graham Young. A quintessentially British crime story set in the post-war London suburbs, it involves two sensational trials, murders both certain and probable, a clutch of forgiving relatives, and scores of surviving victims.

Fourteen in the summer of 1962, Graham stood in the Old Bailey dock charged with poisoning a schoolfriend and family members by adding antimony to their packed lunches, Sunday roast and morning cups of tea. Diagnosed with multiple personality disorders, Graham's trial resulted in his detainment at Broadmoor, where he was the youngest patient.

But it was on his release from Broadmoor that Graham caused the greatest harm. Finding employment in Hadlands, a photographic supplies firm, his role as junior storeman meant he was expected to make tea and coffee for his colleagues. And very soon, numerous members of staff began experiencing crippling stomach pains...

A psychologically astute insight into the mind of a complex and intriguing individual, A Passion for Poison is true crime at its best.

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only got this book because I had heard of young but knew very little about the case.found the book very detailed and insightful I must for any true crime buff

brilliant and well read

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Great listening. super interesting. loved it . from start to finish . pretty sad I've finished it to be honest

Easy listening

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This book is written in such a way that you feel that you are closely involved. It’s very well written, and shows what happened from all aspects.

Very absorbing

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This audible book was so interesting I had never heard of this case . So sad that people died due to lack of communication between hospitals police and the court system.LIstened to over a couple of days and made you think about the poor people that really were just there to be used as experiments .

Very Interesting

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A eye widening story that also covers history of poisonous crimes great listen x

Great listen

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