Month: February 2017

Classic Historical Mystery Novels

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Agatha Christie’s novels need no introduction. The only tough choice is which to recommend. Of the Miss Marple stories, “A Murder is Announced” is probably my favourite, beginning with the clever idea of a murder announcement in a newspaper and containing an interesting mix of characters and a plot full of twists and turns. Of … [Read more…]

Historical Detective TV Shows

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Here are some wonderful historical detective TV shows based on novels. Adaptations of Agatha Christie’s Novels and Stories “Miss Marple” – The British 1980s series starred Joan Hickson in the title role and effectively mixed the elements of murder and cozy village life. 12 episodes were made over a course of 3 seasons. The programme … [Read more…]