Harkup's enjoyable and informative survey presents this somatic Shakespeare for the Horrible Histories generation.

Times Literary Supplement

Were I a school-teacher introducing phone-addicted teens to Macbeth or Romeo and Juliet, I'd go in big on Shakespeare's 'violent delights'.

Daily Mail (4 stars)

Well-written and intriguing, the book provides a rich behind-the-scenes look at science and historical fact, using the focus on death to deepen understanding of Shakespeare's life and work.

Historical Novel Society

The author of A Is for Arsenic and Making the Monster: The Science Behind Mary Shelley's Frankenstein continues her macabre cultural musings with an immensely readable roundup of Shakespearean death.

Smithsonian Magazine

Death By Shakespeare is a macabre but fascinating read, rich in historical context, scientific insight, and intriguing asides.

Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine

Harkup serves a delectable stew of history, science and wit that is sure to sate the appetite of any Anglophile.

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