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37:26

The Poisoned Chocolates Case (Green Penguin Book Club...

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2024/10/01

Martin Edwards joins Caroline to revisit this iconic example of golden age detective fiction. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 11:06. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. Mentioned in this episode: — The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley — Murder in the Basement by Anthony Berkeley — Hemlock Bay by Martin Edwards — Bloody Murder by Julian

18:10

Bonus: Caroline Ranks Christianna Brand’s Novels

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2024/09/25

Back in July of this year, I did an episode titled Christianna Brand's Impossible Crimes (Ad Free). During the research and preparation for that episode, I read quite a few Brand novels. Even though I haven't read every single work she published, I hope you enjoy this ranking of 15 books from Christianna Brand's canon. Christianna Brand novels mentioned, in alphabetical order: — Alas, for Her That Met Me! — The Brides of Aberdar — Cat and Mouse — Court of Foxes — Death in High Heels — Death

27:14

The Red Barn Murder (Ad Free)

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2024/09/17

What connects a notorious 1827 murder case with the Detection Club’s cosy Soho clubrooms? There are minor spoilers for the books listed below in this episode. Also, please be aware that there are passing references (without description) in this episode to infant death. Mentioned or consulted in the making of this episode: — The Red Barn, A Tale Founded On Fact by Robert Huish — The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins — Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon — BBC News report of William

57:29

Book Club Conversation: Gaudy Night by Dorothy L...

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2024/09/11

This is the Shedunnit Book Club Conversation episode for September 2024, in which we are reading Gaudy Night by Dorothy L Sayers. This is part two of a two-part experience: in part one, you can hear some basic context and publication information for this book without any spoilers and this, part two, is a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about the book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see you for our fully spoilered

09:15

Book Club Fact File: Gaudy Night by Dorothy L Sayers

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2024/09/11

This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File for September 2024, in which we are reading Gaudy Night by Dorothy L Sayers. There are no major spoilers here. This is a new two-part primer format that we're trying out. In this episode, part one — the fact file — you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for this book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this

22:58

In The Dentist's Chair (Ad Free)

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2024/09/03

Open wide! There are spoilers in this episode for the titles listed below. Mentioned in this episode: — Death in the Dentist's Chair by Molly Thynne — The Uncertain Glory by Molly Thynne — "Death Sits in the Dentist's Chair" by Cornell Woolrich, collected in Darkness at Dawn: Early Suspense Classics — Murder Underground by Mavis Doriel Hay — One, Two, Buckle My Shoe by Agatha Christie — Death of a Dentist by M.C. Beaton — Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie — "The Cornish Mystery" by Agatha

38:09

Bonus: Holiday Reading Habits

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2024/08/28

With holiday season in full swing for many of us, Leandra joined me in a discussion on holiday reading habits. We describe what we like to read on holiday, discuss the common assumptions about "beach reads," and share three book recommendations each. Mentioned in this episode: — Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar — Diavola by Jennifer Thorne — Escape Velocity by Victor Manibo — The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs by Steve Brusatte — The Cazalet Chronicles by Elizabeth Jane Howard — The

21:28

Instrument of Death (Ad Free)

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2024/08/20

Beware the pipe organ. Mentioned in this episode: — The Organ Speaks by E.C.R. Lorac — Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers — The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L. Sayers — The Nebuly Coat by J. Meade Falkner — The Hymn Tune Mystery by George A. Birmingham — Holy Disorders by Edmund Crispin — Swan Song by Edmund Crispin — The Pit-Prop Syndicate by Freeman Wills Crofts — Why Didn't They Ask Evans? by Agatha Christie — Overture to Death by Ngaio Marsh Mentioned Shedunnit episodes: — The Detective's Best

10:55

Book Club: An Unsuitable Job for a Woman by PD James

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2024/08/14

This is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for August 2024, in which we are reading An Unsuitable Job for a Woman by PD James. There are no major spoilers in this primer, but if you'd rather read the book with no knowledge of its plot or structure at all, I'd recommend listening only once you've finished reading. I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 31st August 2024. Links: — The reading themes for 2024 — The book suggestions thread — Thread for

58:50

Mr Fortune, Please (Green Penguin Book Club 4, Ad Free)

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2024/08/06

Dolores Gordon-Smith joins Caroline to read this short story collection by H.C. Bailey. Caroline's new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit her website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 21:34. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. Mentioned in this

21:43

Christianna Brand's Impossible Crimes (Ad Free)

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2024/07/23

Which matters more in a murder mystery, plot or character? Mentioned in this episode: — Nurse Matilda by Christianna Brand — Nurse Matilda Goes to Town by Christianna Brand — Nurse Matilda Goes to Hospital by Christianna Brand — Death in High Heels by Christianna Brand — The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie — Tour de Force by Christianna Brand — The Three-Cornered Halo by Christianna Brand — Green for Danger by Christianna Brand — Suddenly at His Residence (aka The Crooked Wreath)

34:53

Bonus: Behind the Scenes of Death at the Speakeasy

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2024/07/17

In this bonus episode, Leandra and I discuss the planning, research, and production of Death at the Speakeasy (Ad Free). Not only was this Leandra's debut in the role of episode host, but we experimented with a completely new episode format. Mentioned in this episode: — Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition by Daniel Okrent — Murder on 'B' Deck by Vincent Starrett — Blind Man's Bluff by Baynard Kendrick Podcasts that inspired the format: — If Books Could Kill — Maintenance Phase NB: links

01:03:16

Death at the Speakeasy (Ad Free)

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2024/07/09

During Prohibition, the cocktails are downright criminal. This episode was hosted by Leandra Griffith with guest (and usual host) Caroline Crampton. If you are interested in seeing more content from Leandra, you can find her on YouTube and Instagram. My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit my website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. Fact-Check Correction: During the episode, it is mentioned that Raymond Chandler was

17:08

Book Club: The Wheel Spins by Ethel Lina White

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2024/07/03

This is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for July 2024, in which we are reading The Wheel Spins by Ethel Lina White. There are no major spoilers in this primer, but if you'd rather read the book with no knowledge of its plot or structure at all, I'd recommend listening only once you've finished reading. I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 31st July 2024. Links: — The reading themes for 2024 — The book suggestions thread — Thread for discussing

49:15

The Thin Man (Green Penguin Book Club 3, Ad Free)

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2024/06/25

CriminOlly joins Caroline to read this classic of American hardboiled crime fiction. Olly's YouTube channel can be found at youtube.com/@CriminOllyBlog. Caroline's new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit her website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 22:06. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series

46:12

Bonus: Harriet Evans Interview

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2024/06/18

In this bonus episode, Caroline continues her conversation with Harriet Evans from the Murder in the Library episode (don't worry, no repeat content here, just new stuff!). Topics include: Harriet's journey from writing commercial fiction to writing crime fiction, Harriet's obsession with butterflies, and our dream casting for a new Gaudy Night TV adaptation. Harriet Evans is the author of numerous novels including The Stargazers, The Beloved Girls and The Butterfly Summer. Her new golden age era

22:48

Murder in the Library (Ad Free)

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2024/06/18

There’s something sinister in the stacks. Thanks to my guest Harriet Evans, aka Harriet F. Townson, who is the author of D is for Death. My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit my website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. Mentioned in this episode: — The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie — The Leavenworth Case by Anna Katharine Green — A Case of Books by Bruce Graeme — The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club by

53:18

Book Club: Tokyo Express by Seichō Matsumoto

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2024/06/05

This is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for June 2024, in which we are reading Tokyo Express by Seichō Matsumoto. There are no major spoilers in this primer, but if you'd rather read the book with no knowledge of its plot or structure at all, I'd recommend listening only once you've finished reading. I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 30th June 2024. My guest for this primer was Jesse Kirkwood, translator of the most recent English version

37:52

Dylan's Whodunnits (Ad Free)

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2024/05/28

The great Welsh poet Dylan Thomas had a passion for detective stories. John Goodby is Professor of Arts and Culture at Sheffield Hallam University, and an expert on Dylan Thomas. He edited The Collected Poems of Dylan Thomas and has co-authored a biography of Thomas. He is also a poet, translator and arts organiser. You can hear more of Guy and John's conversation as they cover 1930s poets beyond Dylan Thomas in this bonus episode. Mentioned in this episode: — Murder's A Swine by Nap Lombard —

20:59

Bonus: Poets, Politics and Popularity

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2024/05/28

In this bonus episode, Guy and John Goodby continue their conversation from the Dylan's Whodunnits episode, covering the other poets of the 1930s and their connections to detective fiction — in particular W.H. Auden and Cecil Day Lewis (aka Nicholas Blake). Listen using the player above or in your own app via your private podcast feed (setup instructions here).

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