How Lori Rader-Day Wrote a Historical Novel About War Evacuees in Agatha Christie's Vacation Home

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

English - December 16, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB - ★★★★ - 2.6K ratings
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Accomplished mystery writer Lori Rader-Day was drawn to the story of children who were evacuated to Agatha Christie's vacation home during WWII, but having never written a historical novel before, she faced challenges. We talk about what she learned along the way while working on "Death at Greenway."

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