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Caught between two very different worlds, WW2 forced this queen of crime to become better acquainted with her homeland.This is the fifth episode of Queens of Crime at War, a six part series looking at what the best writers from the golden age of detective fiction did once that period came to an end with the start of the Second World War.Thanks to my guest, Gail Pittaway. You can find out more about her work here.There are no spoilers in this episode.Books referenced:— Ngaio Marsh: Her Life in Crime by Joanne Drayton— Ngaio Marsh by Margaret Lewis— Ngaio Marsh: The Woman and Her Work by B. J. Rahn— Black Beech and Honeydew by Ngaio Marsh— Overture to Death by Ngaio Marsh— Death at the Bar by Ngaio Marsh— Surfeit of Lampreys by Ngaio Marsh— Death and the Dancing Footman by Ngaio Marsh— Vintage Murder by Ngaio Marsh— Colour Scheme by Ngaio Marsh— Died in the Wool by Ngaio Marsh— Photo Finish by Ngaio MarshTo be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter.Find a full transcript of this episode at shedunnitshow.com/ngaiomarshgoeshometranscript.The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice.The original music for this series, "The Case Of The Black Stormcloud", was created by Martin Zaltz Austwick. Find out more about his work at martinzaltzaustwick.wordpress.com.Links to Blackwell’s are affiliate links, meaning that the podcast receives a small commission when you purchase a book there (the price remains the same for you). Blackwell’s is a UK bookselling chain that ships internationally at no extra charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something happened to the Scottish writer during WW2 that made her want to write mysteries again.This is the fourth episode of Queens of Crime at War, a six part series looking at what the best writers from the golden age of detective fiction did once that period came to an end with the start of the Second World War. Visit shedunnitshow.com/josephineteysgoldenage for more details.Thanks to my guest, Jennifer Morag Henderson. You can find out more about her work at jennifermoraghenderson.com and pre-order the new edition of Josephine Tey: A Life at all good booksellers.There are no spoilers in this episode.Books referenced:— The Man in the Queue by Gordon Daviot aka Josephine Tey— A Shilling for Candles by Josephine Tey— The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey— The Franchise Affair by Josephine Tey— Richard of Bordeaux by Gordon Daviot aka Josephine Tey— Miss Pym Disposes by Josephine Tey— Brat Farrar by Josephine Tey— To Love and Be Wise by Josephine Tey— The Singing Sands by Josephine TeyTo be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter.Find a full transcript of this episode at shedunnitshow.com/josephineteysgoldenagetranscript.The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice.The original music for this series, "The Case Of The Black Stormcloud", was created by Martin Zaltz Austwick. Find out more about his work at martinzaltzaustwick.wordpress.com.Links to Blackwell’s are affiliate links, meaning that the podcast receives a small commission when you purchase a book there (the price remains the same for you). Blackwell’s is a UK bookselling chain that ships internationally at no extra charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Albert Campion's creator, the war was her salvation.This is the third episode of Queens of Crime at War, a six part series looking at what the best writers from the golden age of detective fiction did once that period came to an end with the start of the Second World War.There are no spoilers in this episode.Books referenced:— Dancers in Mourning by Margery Allingham— Busman's Honeymoon by Dorothy L. Sayers— The Fashion in Shrouds by Margery Allingham— Traitor's Purse by Margery Allingham— Coroner's Pidgin by Margery Allingham— The Oaken Heart by Margery Allingham— The Adventures of Margery Allingham by Julia Jones (aka Julia Thorogood)— Ink in Her Blood: The Life and Crime Fiction of Margery Allingham by Richard Martin— Mr Campion's Career by B. A. PikeTo be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter.Find a full transcript of this episode at shedunnitshow.com/margeryallinghamwaitsfortheinvasiontranscript.The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice.The original music for this series, "The Case Of The Black Stormcloud", was created by Martin Zaltz Austwick. Find out more about his work at martinzaltzaustwick.wordpress.com.Links to Blackwell’s are affiliate links, meaning that the podcast receives a small commission when you purchase a book there (the price remains the same for you). Blackwell’s is a UK bookselling chain that ships internationally at no extra charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Her WW2 mysteries are best of all.This is the second episode of Queens of Crime at War, a six part series looking at what the best writers from the golden age of detective fiction did once that period came to an end with the start of the Second World War.Thanks to my guest, Martin Edwards. He is a crime writer and the author of, among many other books, The Golden Age of Murder. Find out more about all his work at martinedwardsbooks.com or via his Twitter as @medwardsbooks.There are no spoilers in this episode.Books referenced:— The Murder on the Burrows by E.C.R. Lorac— Crime Counter Crime by E.C.R. Lorac— The Organ Speaks by E.C.R. Lorac— These Names Make Clues by E.C.R. Lorac— Bats in the Belfry by E.C.R. Lorac— The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie— Checkmate to Murder by E.C.R. Lorac— Murder by Matchlight by E.C.R. Lorac— Fell Murder by E.C.R. Lorac— Murder in St John's Wood by E.C.R. Lorac— Murder in Chelsea by E.C.R. LoracTo be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter.Find a full transcript of this episode at shedunnitshow.com/ecrloracrisesthroughtherankstranscript.The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice.The original music for this series, "The Case Of The Black Stormcloud", was created by Martin Zaltz Austwick. Find out more about his work at martinzaltzaustwick.wordpress.com.Links to Blackwell’s are affiliate links, meaning that the podcast receives a small commission when you purchase a book there (the price remains the same for you). Blackwell’s is a UK bookselling chain that ships internationally at no extra charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Agatha Christie had a very productive WW2.This is the start of Queens of Crime at War, a six part series looking at what the best writers from the golden age of detective fiction did once that period came to an end with the start of the Second World War.Thanks to my guests:— J.C. Bernthal is an Agatha Christie scholar and the author of Queering Agatha Christie. His website is jcbernthal.com and he is on Twitter as @jcbernthal— Martin Edwards is a crime writer and the author of, among many other books, The Golden Age of Murder. Find out more about all his work at martinedwardsbooks.com or via his Twitter as @medwardsbooksThere are no spoilers in this episode.Books referenced:— The Golden Age of Murder by Martin Edwards— Agatha Christie Goes To War edited by Rebecca Mills and J.C. Bernthal— And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie— Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie— Murder Must Appetise by Harry Keating— The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie— The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie— Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie— One, Two Buckle, My Shoe by Agatha Christie— An Autobiography by Agatha Christie— Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie— Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie— N or M? by Agatha Christie— The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie— The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie— Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie— Bletchley Park: The Codebreakers of Station X by Michael Smith— The Moving Finger by Agatha Christie— Curtain by Agatha Christie— Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie— The Labours of Hercules by Agatha Christie— Taken at the Flood by Agatha Christie— A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie— The Hollow  by Agatha Christie— Five Little Pigs by Agatha ChristieTo be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter.Find a full transcript of this episode at shedunnitshow.com/agathachristiewritesalonetranscript.The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice.The original music for this series, "The Case Of The Black Stormcloud", was created by Martin Zaltz Austwick. Find out more about his work at martinzaltzaustwick.wordpress.com.Links to Blackwell’s are affiliate links, meaning that the podcast receives a small commission when you purchase a book there (the price remains the same for you). Blackwell’s is a UK bookselling chain that ships internationally at no extra charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who would be the Hastings to your Poirot? What kind of mystery would you like to write? What would you do if you came across a corpse? In this special episode to celebrate Shedunnit's third anniversary, Caroline's husband Guy takes the mic and asks her all these questions and more.Guy is on Twitter as @guywjc and you can find out more about his work at guycuthbertson.com. Caroline is @cacrampton on Instagram.There are no spoilers in this episode.Books mentioned:—The Golden Age of Murder by Martin Edwards—Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie—The Thirteen Problems by Agatha Christie—The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie—The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis (first in the Falco series)—A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters—The Wool-Pack by Cynthia Harnett—The Singing Sands by Josephine Tey—A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie—Gaudy Night by Dorothy L Sayers—Close Quarters by Michael GilbertTo be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter.Find a full transcript of this episode at shedunnitshow.com/athomewithshedunnittranscriptThe podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice.Music by Audioblocks and Blue Dot Sessions. See shedunnitshow.com/musiccredits for more details.Links to Blackwell’s are affiliate links, meaning that the podcast receives a small commission when you purchase a book there (the price remains the same for you). Blackwell’s is a UK bookselling chain that ships internationally at no extra charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when two people write a whodunnit together?Thanks to my guests, Cordelia Biddle and Steve Zettler. They write separately under their own names and together under the pseudonym Nero Blanc. The whole Crossword Mysteries series can be found at crosswordmysteries.com, where there are links to buy each title.There are no spoilers in this episode.Find links to all the books mentioned in this episode at shedunnitshow.com/doubletrouble.Books mentioned:— Tidy Death by Nap Lombard— The Life of G.D.H. Cole by Margaret Cole— The Floating Admiral by the Detection Club— Murder's a Swine by Nap Lombard— Enter Sir John by Clemence Dane and Helen de Guerry Simpson— Regiment of Women by Clemence Dane— The Documents in the Case by Dorothy L. Sayers— Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers— Busman's Honeymoon by Dorothy L. Sayers— The Nursing Home Murder by Ngaio Marsh and Henry Jellett— The Crossword Murder by Nero Blanc— Death on the Diagonal by Nero BlancFurther listening:— The "Round Robin" episode about multi-author whodunnits— The "Detection Club" episode about the group of golden age authors who participated in these projects— The "Mutual Admiration Society" episode about the collaboration between Dorothy L. Sayers and Muriel St Clare ByrneNB: Links to Blackwell's are affiliate links, meaning that the podcast receives a small commission when you purchase a book there (the price remains the same for you). Blackwell's is a UK bookselling chain that ships internationally at no extra charge. Buying from them is a great way to support both the podcast and the book trade!To be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter.The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice.Find a full transcript of this episode at shedunnitshow.com/doubletroubletranscriptMusic by Audioblocks and Blue Dot Sessions. See shedunnitshow.com/musiccredits for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Agatha Christie was the most successful female playwright of all time. She also wrote some detective novels you might have heard of.Julius Green is the author of Agatha Christie: A Life in Theatre, available in paperback now at all good booksellers. There are no spoilers in this episode.Find links to all the books mentioned in this episode at shedunnitshow.com/thetheatricalworldofagathachristie.Sources and further information:— Agatha Christie: A Life in Theatre by Julius Green— The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie— Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie— Spider's Web by Agatha Christie— An Autobiography by Agatha Christie— Black Coffee by Agatha Christie— And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie— The Stranger by Agatha Christie— The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie— Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie— Look Back in Anger by John Osborne— The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie— Alibi by Michael Morton— Verdict by Agatha Christie— A Daughter's A Daughter by Agatha Christie— The Mary Westmacott episode of Shedunnit— Giant's Bread by Mary WestmacottNB: Links to Blackwell's are affiliate links, meaning that the podcast receives a small commission when you purchase a book there (the price remains the same for you). Blackwell's is a UK bookselling chain that ships internationally at no extra charge. Buying from them is a great way to support both the podcast and the book trade!To be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter.The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice.Find a full transcript of this episode at shedunnitshow.com/thetheatricalworldofagathachristietranscriptMusic by Audioblocks and Blue Dot Sessions. See shedunnitshow.com/musiccredits for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, you can still travel to the murderous destinations visited by your favourite detectives.While I take a holiday myself, please enjoy this classic episode of Shedunnit. First aired in July 2020, it's all about how and why golden age sleuths solve mysteries while away from home.My new map and guide, Agatha Christie’s England, is available now in physical form at shedunnitshow.com/map or as an audiobook at shedunnitshow.com/audiomap.Find links to all the books and sources mentioned in this episode at shedunnitshow.com/murderonholidayreplay.Books and sources:—Have His Carcase by Dorothy L. Sayers—Vintage Murder by Ngaio Marsh—At Bertram’s Hotel by Agatha Christie—“Triangle at Rhodes” in Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie—“The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan” in Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie—Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie—Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie—Five Red Herrings by Dorothy L. Sayers—Spinsters in Jeopardy by Ngaio Marsh—Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers—Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie—Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie—Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie—Singing in the Shrouds by Ngaio Marsh—Forever England: Femininity, Literature and Conservatism Between the Wars by Alison Light—The Singing Sands by Josephine Tey—Calamity in Kent by John Rowland—The Cornish Coast Murder by John Bude—The Mystery of the Blue Train  by Agatha Christie—A Caribbean Mystery  by Agatha Christie—Death in Clairvoyance  by Josephine Bell—Tour de Force  by Christianna Brand—When in Rome by Ngaio Marsh—Crossed Skis by Carol Carnac—Dead Men Don’t Ski by Patricia Moyes—“The Erymanthian Boar” from The Labours of Hercules by Agatha Christie—Peril at End House  by Agatha Christie—Busman’s Honeymoon by Dorothy L. Sayers—“The Unsolved Puzzle of the Man with No Face” fromLord Peter Views The Body by Dorothy L. Sayers—Evil Under the Sun  by Agatha Christie—“The Blood Stained Pavement” and “The Companion” fromThe Thirteen Problems by Agatha Christie—Resorting to Murder: Holiday Mysteries  edited by Martin Edwards—Murder in Midsummer: Classic Mysteries for the Holidays  edited by Cecily Gayford—Murder Takes a Holiday: Classic Crime Stories for Summer  edited by Cecily GayfordNB: Links to Blackwell’s are affiliate links, meaning that the podcast receives a small commission when you purchase a book there (the price remains the same for you). Blackwell’s is a UK independent bookselling chain that ships internationally at no extra charge.Thanks to today’s sponsors:— Girlfriend Collective, get $25 off your $100+ purchase of sustainable, ethically made activewear at girlfriend.com/shedunnit.— Elixir, an audio series by Realm. Listen now on your podcast app of choice and find out more at realm.fm.To be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter.The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice.Find a full transcript of this episode at shedunnitshow.com/murderonholidaytranscriptMusic by Audioblocks and Blue Dot Sessions. See shedunnitshow.com/musiccredits for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Her plots are second to none. But is the Queen of Crime a true literary great?Thanks to my guest, Sophie Hannah. Her latest Poirot continuation novel is The Killings at Kingfisher Hill and is available from all good booksellers. Find out more about all of her books at sophiehannah.com and follow her on Twitter as @sophiehannahCB1.There are no spoilers in this episode.My new map and guide, Agatha Christie's England, is available for pre order now in physical form at shedunnitshow.com/map or as an audiobook at shedunnitshow.com/audiomap.Books mentioned and further information:— "The Case of Agatha Christie" by John Lanchester from the London Review of Books, December 2018— Agatha Christie: First Lady of Crime edited by H.R.F. Keating with a new introduction by Sophie Hannah— Agatha Christie’s Poirot: The Greatest Detective in the World by Mark Aldridge— There are two episodes of Shedunnit featuring Mark Aldridge: The Many Afterlives of Hercule Poirot and Swan Song— Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie— An Autobiography by Agatha Christie— Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie— The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha ChristieNB: Links to Blackwell's are affiliate links, meaning that the podcast receives a small commission when you purchase a book there (the price remains the same for you). Blackwell's is a UK bookselling chain that ships internationally at no extra charge.To be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter.The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice.Find a full transcript of this episode at shedunnitshow.com/isagathachristiegoodMusic by Audioblocks and Blue Dot Sessions. See shedunnitshow.com/musiccredits for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices