A Century of Poison: Tales of Secret Murder with K. K. Cathers
$25.00
Date: Thursday, June 4th, 2026
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ages: 15+
In no other century was poison more feared, more prevalent, or more often employed to do away with unwanted spouses, employers, rich relatives, or inconvenient liaisons than the 1800s.
Join K. K. Cathers of a Curiosity of Crime for a journey back to when poison was found in every kitchen cupboard, bedside table, and medicine cabinet. Come for tales of Victorian poisoners and their victims and the murders cases that shook the foundation of Victorian society. Hear the tales which created the Victorian obsession with poison, those who employed it, and a legal system which didn’t always see the value in prosecuting the culprits.
Poison was both a fascination and a fear in the 1800s so whether your curiosity is with the macabre, the mythology of poison, or the dastardly deeds to which it was put to use, the evening will entertain your darker side.
Best suited for ages 15 and up. Seats are limited - secure yours, lest you find yourself… among the unfortunate.
Host:
K.K. Cathers runs A Curiosity of Crime and Bandit’s Roost, research resources for authors of historical detective fiction (1800-1940). She teaches historical forensics, crime and law enforcement to help authors craft intriguing fiction while remaining true to their era. She published A Writer’s Guide to Nineteenth-Century Murder by Arsenic, whose follow-up, Reading the Room: The Forensics of Crime Scenes, will be out in 2026. Visit her Linktree site for more information about her and some tidbits on historical crime.
Cancellation Policy
Please note that all our facilitators carefully prepare in advance for each event, whether it’s gathering materials, setting up special activities, or creating a memorable experience. For this reason, once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.
If your plans change, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend up to 24 hours before the event. Just call us at (647) 341-0394 or send an email to oracle@curiosasociety.com with the new participant’s name, phone number, and email address, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Please Note
To ensure you don’t miss out, we recommend arriving a little early to get settled in.
Our event space is on the second floor, accessible only by stairs; if this raises any accessibility concerns, we encourage you to contact us before purchasing tickets to explore what accommodations, if any, might be possible.
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