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Stabbing Is Best Murder, According to Shakespeare

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I could read it. My face was inches from the screen, but I persevered! :D

Either way, all of the causes of death seemed very funny when you consider the source.
 
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I like that!

Just saw this on Twitter (via the Guardian).

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the poisoned artisanal brioche is pretty cool, too, especially if served with a skinny cyanide latte made with organic, free-trade coffee beans. As a mystery writer, I particularly appreciate this thread.
 
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How do you get the victim to lie still while you're putting on the top crust?

You would have to be a brilliant baker - a la Mary Berry, to get an even crust, and probably have to be part hypnotyst to convince them to lie still 'go to sleep in this nice warm pie dish---yes, thats it, you'r feeeling sleepy and lets cover you with this nicee soft duvet.'
 
Iconic witch plant poison. 'Delenda est belladonna' .... The Go Between by LP Hartley, and the boy Leo attacks the plant.
 
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