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The Queen of Mystery
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Series celebrating the unique atmosphere of crime writing festivals. Ann Cleeves takes us to Malice Domestic, Maryland, and a character struggling to stay ahead of her rivals.
In this first story, Ann Cleeves (bestselling author of the Vera and Shetland crime novel series) takes us to Malice Domestic in Bethesda, Maryland - an annual crime convention for lovers of the traditional mystery novel. Her character, Stella Monkhouse, known to her fans as the "Queen of Mystery", is an award-winning crime writer who is struggling to come to terms with the fact that her literary star is beginning to wane...
Read by Joanna Tope.
Written by Ann Cleeves.
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
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Mon 16 Nov 202019:45
BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Joanna Tope |
| Writer | Ann Cleeves |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
Broadcasts
- Sun 10 Jul 201619:45BBC Radio 4
- Mon 16 Nov 202019:45BBC Radio 4