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Lynne Truss
The Great Age of the Celebrity Crime Reporter
Percy Hoskins wasn't just a journalist. He was also 1950s-era Britain's go-to expert for all things crime-y.
By
Lynne Truss
| November 10, 2021
The Most Unusual Murder Weapons in Crime Fiction
A leg of lamb, an exploding cow, and an enormous bottle of champagne...
By
Lynne Truss
| November 12, 2020
Can Everyone Stop Slagging Off Brighton, Already?
In defense of the once-seedy, now-sparkling crime fiction mecca.
By
Lynne Truss
| October 16, 2019
An Evening with
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Solemn Rituals, Golden Age Icons, and Mysterious Punctuation
By
Lynne Truss
| November 8, 2018
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