The Past Is Never Dead: Writing Historical Crime Fiction

Kay Kendall leads an engaging conversation with authors who bring history to life through crime fiction. Panelists discuss their passion for writing across different time periods, how the past continues to shape their stories, and the challenges and rewards of crafting compelling narratives set in earlier eras.

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