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    Kate Cocks: Australia’s First Policewoman Inspires Feminist Historical Crime Fiction

    Kate Cocks: Australia’s First Policewoman Inspires Feminist Historical Crime Fiction

    Lainie Anderson’s novels blend fact and fiction in 1917 Adelaide, featuring pioneering policewoman Kate Cocks and her partner Ethel in a compelling feminist historical crime series set against the backdrop of WWI.


    Ian McEwan & William Boyd: New Novels & Spy Stories

    Ian McEwan & William Boyd: New Novels & Spy Stories

    Ian McEwan discusses 'What We Can Know' (future Britain, climate change). William Boyd explores 1960s analogue spying in 'The Circumstance'. Maggie O'Farrell's 'Land' explores post-famine Ireland mapping.


    Andrew Miller Wins Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction

    Andrew Miller Wins Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction

    Andrew Miller wins the Walter Scott Prize for 'The Land In Winter,' a novel set in 1962-63 England. The story explores marriage, friendship, and buried tensions amidst a harsh winter, set 60 years ago.


    The Bearcat: Historical Fiction, Cults, and Narrative Trust

    The Bearcat: Historical Fiction, Cults, and Narrative Trust

    A review of 'The Bearcat,' focusing on its historical accuracy, narrative style, and exploration of cult origins linked to the Family. Trust is weakened by historical inaccuracies.