If you like Agatha Christie's Miss Marple or M.C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin series, you'll want to hear about the book of the podcast, Under an English Heaven. 
This episode opened with a mention of The Sound of Music 50th Anniversary special on 20/20, which meshed nicely with my WIP, which is set in Salzburg. 
The Ask The Author feature answered another question I get a lot: Where do I get my ideas? (Spoiler…it's a vague germinating process, not a checklist). And I talked briefly about my disappointment with the series finale of Perception. 
The book of the podcast was Under an English Heaven by Alice K. Boatwright, the first in a cozy mystery series. Check out this podcast if you enjoy a modern take on the classic English village cozy.  
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MBP 011 - Under An English Heaven

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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 011 - Under An English Heaven

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