Meet some of the characters from the Iris Woodmore Mysteries
Here's a brief introduction to some of the regular characters who feature in the Iris Woodmore Mysteries
Read moreHere's a brief introduction to some of the regular characters who feature in the Iris Woodmore Mysteries
Read moreInspiration for Death at Crookham Hall struck in the summer of 2018 on a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament...
Read moreThe Iris Woodmore Mysteries are based in North East Hampshire, and many events in the novels are inspired by real places in this area.
Read moreA glimpse into the lives of the civilian casualties as well as the German and Polish airmen involved in the Exeter Blitz provides a unique insight into those dark days of the Second World War...
Read moreAn event to mark the 80th anniversary of the Exeter Blitz held a personal association for my family – and inspired reminiscences of our family’s connection with the railways and the bygone era of steam trains.
Read moreThe first female Members of Parliament challenged polite society’s perception of what an MP should look and sound like...
Read moreThe 1929 general election became known as the Flapper Election because, for the first time, young women in Britain had the right to vote.
Read moreA plot twist in Death at Crookham Hall is based on a list produced by the Society for the Promotion of Nature Reserves. The Society was founded in 1912 and was the forerunner for the Wildlife Trusts we have in the UK today.
Read morePercy Baverstock is a favourite character from Death at Crookham Hall, so when I was invited to enjoy a cocktail with one of my characters, he was the perfect choice. We meet Percy at the Tequila Mockingbird Cocktail Bar...
Read moreIn 1918, women under the age of 30 could stand for Parliament despite not yet having the right to vote in an election...
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