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There’s a dark story connecting this 18th century abduction with a 20th century crime novel.
Thanks to my guest, Tana French. The new Penguin edition of The Franchise Affair, which includes her introduction, is available now. And Tana's own latest novel is The Searcher, now available in paperback.
This episode contains minor spoilers for The Franchise Affair.
Mentioned in this episode:
— The Franchise Affair by Josephine Tey
— Tom Jones by Henry Fielding
— Amelia by Henry Fielding
— The Canning Wonder by Arthur Machen
— Elizabeth is Missing by Lillian de la Torre
— The Canning Enigma by John Treherne
— The Appearance of Truth: The Story of Elizabeth Canning and 18th Century Narrative by Judith Moore
— Josephine Tey: A Life by Jennifer Morag Henderson
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Find a full transcript of this episode at shedunnitshow.com/thekidnapofelizabethcanningtranscript
Music by Audioblocks and Blue Dot Sessions. See shedunnitshow.com/musiccredits for more details.
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By Caroline Crampton4.9
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There’s a dark story connecting this 18th century abduction with a 20th century crime novel.
Thanks to my guest, Tana French. The new Penguin edition of The Franchise Affair, which includes her introduction, is available now. And Tana's own latest novel is The Searcher, now available in paperback.
This episode contains minor spoilers for The Franchise Affair.
Mentioned in this episode:
— The Franchise Affair by Josephine Tey
— Tom Jones by Henry Fielding
— Amelia by Henry Fielding
— The Canning Wonder by Arthur Machen
— Elizabeth is Missing by Lillian de la Torre
— The Canning Enigma by John Treherne
— The Appearance of Truth: The Story of Elizabeth Canning and 18th Century Narrative by Judith Moore
— Josephine Tey: A Life by Jennifer Morag Henderson
NB: Links to Blackwell's are affiliate links, meaning that the podcast receives a small commission when you purchase a book there (the price remains the same for you). Blackwell's is a UK bookselling chain that ships internationally at no extra charge.
To be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter.
The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice.
Find a full transcript of this episode at shedunnitshow.com/thekidnapofelizabethcanningtranscript
Music by Audioblocks and Blue Dot Sessions. See shedunnitshow.com/musiccredits for more details.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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