The Poisons of Agatha Christie and other fun stuff at MWCA on Saturday Sept 12

Mystery aficionados, and want to be mystery aficionados, can explore the poisons, forensic clues, and fascinating real-life knowledge behind Agatha Christie’s legendary mysteries at Monroe Walton Center for the Arts from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12. with award-winning author Sheila Hudson.

All about Agatha Christie:

• Mystery
• History
• Forensics D
• iscover the real science behind the Queen of Crime’s most famous poisons

Agatha Christie: Poisons, Plots & Forensics

• When: Saturday, during regular MWCA business hours
• Duration: 2 hours
• Location: 205 S. Broad St., Monroe
• Age: 21+
• Group size: Maximum 10 people
• Instructor: Award-winning author Sheila Hudson

About the Class

• Explore Agatha Christie’s knowledge of poisons and how her wartime work in a hospital dispensary influenced her mysteries.
• Learn about poisons featured in Christie’s novels and the roles they played in her plots.
• Discuss historical clues and symptoms associated with poisoning and how modern forensic science might detect them.
• Examine Christie’s unusual fictional twists, inventions and attention to detail.
• Finish with questions, conversation and Agatha Christie trivia.

What’s Included

• Instructor-led presentation and discussion
• Q&A and Christie-themed trivia

What to Bring

• Notebook and pen/pencil, if desired
• A drink, if desired
• A favorite Agatha Christie book or character to share

About the Instructor

• Sheila Hudson is an award-winning writer with more than 20 years of experience.
• Her work has appeared in publications including Chicken Soup for the Soul and Not Your Mother’s Book.
• Her writing has been published internationally and translated into Korean.
• She has held leadership positions with the Southeastern Writers Association, including two terms as president.

Additional Information

• No prior experience or knowledge is required.
• The class is seated and discussion-based; there is no hands-on use of chemicals or hazardous materials.
• Content includes references to poisoning, illness, death and crime in literary and historical contexts.
• Sheila’s books will be available for purchase.

Check-In

• Check in at the front desk upon arrival.
• Attendees are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early to get settled.

Cancellation Policy

• 95% refund with at least three days’ notice.
• Event tickets and late cancellations are non-refundable unless MWCA cancels.