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Prebble, Lucy,

A very expensive poison / Lucy Prebble ; based on the book by Luke Harding. - 117 pages ; 20 cm. - Modern plays . - Methuen modern plays. .

"Adapted from the novel by Luke Harding of the same title, first published by Guardian Faber Publishing, London, 2016"--Title page verso.

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"A shocking assassination in the heart of London. In a bizarre mix of high-stakes global politics and radioactive villainy, a man pays with his life. At this time of global crises and a looming new Cold War, A Very Expensive Poison sends us careering through the shadowy world of international espionage from Moscow to Mayfair. Lucy Prebble brings a shocking story to the stage, adapted from the book by Luke Harding, with an astute mix of real events, vaudeville and thriller"--

ISBN: 9781350152755

Subjects--Personal Names:
Litvinenko, Alexander, 1962-2006 --Assassination--Drama.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Dissenters--Russia (Federation)--Drama.
Murder--Investigation--History--England--London--21st century--Drama.
Poisoning--Political aspects--Russia (Federation)--Drama.
Political crimes and offenses--England--London--Drama.
Political crimes and offenses--Russia (Federation)--Drama.

LC Class. No.: PR6116.R42 / V47 2019

Dewey Class. No.: 822/.92