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Corsets and Crime: Making Historical Mysteries Feel Real

Presented by: Andrew Grant | C.S. Harris | Deanna Raybourn | Laurie King | Lyndsay Faye | Susanna Calkins
Categories: Crime | Fiction | Historical

Andrew Grant moderates a discussion on writing historical crime fiction that feels both authentic and accessible to modern readers. Panelists explore how period mysteries compare to contemporary crime fiction and discuss the timeless themes that connect stories across eras.

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