Mysteries Set Between the World Wars

Presented by: Carola Dunn | Charles Todd | Eileen Brady | John Sandrolini | Joseph Robert Janes

The years surrounding the world wars offer a powerful backdrop for mystery and crime fiction. In this session, panelists discuss writing stories set during or between these turbulent periods, exploring how war, social change, and historical context shape their characters, investigations, and plots.

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