Laura, I once tried to write something about this time period in Christie's life, but I didn't get very far. Glad you did, and I can't wait to read it!
How interesting! - and thank you Kim. Mine is just a short book, an attempt to pare the story back to basics, but I did find it incredibly absorbing. Hope you go back to yours - I don’t think fascination with this subject will wane any time soon….
Thanks Anna - not least for the solidarity! It’s a bore about the film, yes, but perhaps it will be marvellous… I do recommend Agatha with Vanessa Redgrave if you’ve never seen it. She is sublime.
This is absolutely fascinating, Laura. I read your account in the biography, and it did raise so many questions: most people involved probably lied, as you write.
I cannot wait to read the account after the reenactment. One understands it is not a police procedural,but rather a sense of place, mindset, and a woman's way of facing adversity that informs your writing. Coupled with Agatha's unique way of doing things.
So many congratulations are in order. Have already preordered!
Yes — film is such a tough business. It's one of those things where you have to plug along doing the work and trust that things will come together somewhere somehow, but you can't get your heart set on one thing.
Thank you for sharing this, Laura! I find it so fascinating that you re-enacted Agatha's actual steps on the dates she went missing. Good luck with the book! (And what a disappointment re the screen option 😪)
Thanks so much (not least for the sympathy!!!! Let’s hope the new film is GOOD, at least….) The re-enactment was so helpful. Quite unnerving at Newlands Corner but also v enjoyable, in a weird way.
Your book looks fascinating, Laura. I'm excited to read this. I love your dedication to the research, and found your recreation of her disappearance a great read!
Until I read your book I know nothing. But one thing immediately struck me when I saw the dates. She must have been in extreme distress or despair given that is the period most women would have been writing Christmas cards, shopping for presents, etc. I am looking forward to reading your analysis, including the exposure of those who lied. Fascinating. (PS really annoying that ‘read’ is both present and past tense!)
Laura, I once tried to write something about this time period in Christie's life, but I didn't get very far. Glad you did, and I can't wait to read it!
How interesting! - and thank you Kim. Mine is just a short book, an attempt to pare the story back to basics, but I did find it incredibly absorbing. Hope you go back to yours - I don’t think fascination with this subject will wane any time soon….
Looking forward to reading it, Laura! So annoyed on your behalf about the TV show being based on the other, old book.
Thanks Anna - not least for the solidarity! It’s a bore about the film, yes, but perhaps it will be marvellous… I do recommend Agatha with Vanessa Redgrave if you’ve never seen it. She is sublime.
This is absolutely fascinating, Laura. I read your account in the biography, and it did raise so many questions: most people involved probably lied, as you write.
I cannot wait to read the account after the reenactment. One understands it is not a police procedural,but rather a sense of place, mindset, and a woman's way of facing adversity that informs your writing. Coupled with Agatha's unique way of doing things.
So many congratulations are in order. Have already preordered!
So kind Maria. Thank you. It is very short and spare, one could write more and undoubtedly other people will, but it does strive to be TRUTHFUL…
Agatha was spare, so it is fitting!
A nice thought.
Oh this sounds good, we had afternoon tea once in the hotel where she was ‘found’ I’m popping over to pre order your book x
Thank you so much Lynda! I LOVE that hotel so much
I love this recreation - and the photos! I will pre-order your book at Waterstones now.
Truly kind. Thank you Beth!!!
Pre-ordered mine!
That is so kind. Thank you Helen!
Marvellously atmospheric photos!
Thank you Jane
Really looking forward to reading the book - fascinating!
I cannot wait to read this!! And I am so sorry about the option.
Thank you so much Erin. Yes options are a bit of a torment (one should learn never to expect them….! )
Yes — film is such a tough business. It's one of those things where you have to plug along doing the work and trust that things will come together somewhere somehow, but you can't get your heart set on one thing.
ABSOLUTELY!
Can't wait to read your new book Laura. Congratulations x
How lovely to hear from you Sarah - thank you so much! x
Thank you for sharing this, Laura! I find it so fascinating that you re-enacted Agatha's actual steps on the dates she went missing. Good luck with the book! (And what a disappointment re the screen option 😪)
Thanks so much (not least for the sympathy!!!! Let’s hope the new film is GOOD, at least….) The re-enactment was so helpful. Quite unnerving at Newlands Corner but also v enjoyable, in a weird way.
Marvellous Laura – looking forward to it
VERY kind Orna - thank you!
Your book looks fascinating, Laura. I'm excited to read this. I love your dedication to the research, and found your recreation of her disappearance a great read!
Thank you Jeremy! Much appreciated
Until I read your book I know nothing. But one thing immediately struck me when I saw the dates. She must have been in extreme distress or despair given that is the period most women would have been writing Christmas cards, shopping for presents, etc. I am looking forward to reading your analysis, including the exposure of those who lied. Fascinating. (PS really annoying that ‘read’ is both present and past tense!)
Thank you so much Ruth - that’s so true about the dates, what a strange Christmas she must have spent after being ‘discovered’….
Just preordered and very much looking forward to reading this Laura… it’s a story that has always fascinated me.
Oh Gina that’s truly kind, thank you! It’s one of the great stories for sure.
Greatly looking forward to it!
Thank you, dear Deborah x