MBP 013 opened with a personal writing update, the challenges of writing "short." News hit on Lumin, the new light-adjusting feature from Oyster, the new Kindle, and waterproof books. 
The book of the podcast was The Outsmarting of Criminals: A Mystery Introducing Miss Felicity Prim by Steven Rigolosi. I touched on the fun way this book plays on mystery and cozy tropes as well as the gentle fun the author pokes at books, bookstores, and the publishing industry. Check out this podcast if you enjoy the Miss Pollifax books or books featuring spinster sleuths (say that three times fast!) like Miss Marple. 
I'd love to know: who is your favorite spinster sleuth? 
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MBP 013 - Outsmarting of Criminals

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Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of forensic investigation during the Golden Age of detective fiction. I’ll dive into the real-life CSI methods used by detectives in the 1920s and how they compare to the techniques employed by fictional sleuths like Sherlock Holmes.I’ll also take a closer look at a true crime case from 1923 that led to the creation of the iconic "murder bag” 

Servant Life: it wasn’t all elegance and extravagance in the 1920sJoin me for a deep dive into life "downstairs” in a country house. From the servant hierarchy to the grueling work to the lack of personal freedom, the staff had a completely different experience from those “upstairs.”We also take a little detour into the history of household appliances, including a socialite who invented the modern dishwasher! 

Creative genius and chaotic influence: how a society photographer inspired a characterThis episode delves into the character of  Sebastian Blakely, a vibrant and unconventional photographer who brings his own unique form of turmoil to the High Society Lady series. Inspired by real-life society photographer Cecil Beaton, Blakely's cheeky wit and penchant for stirring the pot keeps things interesting.Recent read: A Traitor in Whitehall (Affiliate link) Read-alikes: WWII mysteries ...

Why set a book in the 1920s? Because a time of great change makes for an interesting setting. The phrase "may you live in interesting times," certainly applies to the tumultuous post-World War I period.Find out how motorcars, bobbed hair, short hemlines, and makeup compacts play into the changing social mores in this “Story Behind the Story” of Chapters 5 and 6 of Murder at Archly Manor, a 1920s historical mystery. Recent read: The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder by C.L. Miller (Affilia...

MBP 013 - Outsmarting of Criminals

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