Mystery Books Podcast

Feb 26 2025 56 ep. 18 mins 1k
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Mystery Books Podcast covers mysteries in all of their forms from classic golden age novels to contemporary cozies. In each podcast, mystery author Sara Rosett focuses on one mystery, giving a quick overview of the plot and characters, (but no spoilers!) and a bit of backstory about the book and author as well as keeping listeners up-to-date on news from the world of books and reading.

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Margery Allingham

Feb 26 2025 6 mins  
Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! 🔍 Are you fascinated by detectives who aren't quite what they appear to be? Join me for a deep dive into Margery Allingham's world, where her famous sleuth Albert Campion hides his clever mind behind a decidedly foolish facade. 📖 Allingham was born into a family of storytellers and was a child prodigy who earned her first writing f

Constance and Gwenyth Little

Feb 12 2025 5 mins  
Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! 🎭 What happens when two Australian nurses move to New York City and start writing "wacky cozies"? Join me for the interesting story of the Little Sisters, whose 21 mysteries combined clever plots with laugh-out-loud humor. 🏥 I explore the backstory of their unique collaboration style and how Constance and Gwenyth Little's experienc

Kelley Roos

Jan 29 2025 5 mins  
Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! 🔍 Ever wondered what happens when two mystery writers fall in love and collaborate? That’s exactly what happened with the two authors behind the pen name Kelley Roos. The result is a series of books where marriage and mystery meet. 🌆 Audrey and William Roos created sophisticated stories that balanced romance and suspense. Their J

Agatha Christie: Queen of Crime

Jan 15 2025 11 mins  
Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! 🔍 Agatha Christie is often remembered for her mysterious 11-day disappearance, but there’s so much more to her story. From her early struggles as a writer to her rise as the best-selling fiction author of all time, Christie’s life was as interesting as her novels. ☠️ In this episode, I explore how her wartime experience* contr

🏺 Bonus: Murder Among the Pyramids

Dec 20 2024 7 mins  
Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! 🔎 From lockdown to the land of pyramids: learn how I researched 1920s Egypt during 2020, and created a heroine who was one of the original travel influencers. 📸 Meet Blix, my intrepid lady photographer who captures foreign locations on film and then entertains lecture halls full of curious Brits with tales of her adventures. 🌴 I

🐝 A Whiz-Bang Guide to 1920s Slang: Ch 25-27 of Murder at Archly Manor

Jul 12 2024 68 mins  
Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! From "giggle water" to "the bee's knees," I explore the unique expressions that defined a generation in this episode. Hear how I incorporated this snazzy lingo into my High Society Lady Detective series, including Murder at Archly Manor. Discover the differences between American and British slang of the era and find out how these phrases

🤡 The Art of the Prank: 1920s Hoaxes and Ch 23 & 24 of Archly Manor

Jun 28 2024 35 mins  
Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! High Society Hijinks: Discover the elaborate jokes that shocked and amused the London elite! From fake art exhibits to outrageous social stunts, the Bright Young People of the era knew how to make a statement. 😎 We'll take a closer look at the infamous Bruno Hat hoax, where a group of pranksters fooled the art world with a fictional a

🗝️ Unlock the Secrets of 1920s Service Flats: Ch 20-22 of Archly Manor

Jun 14 2024 37 mins  
Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! Step into the world of luxurious London living and intriguing mystery 🏢 These upscale apartments offered a new level of comfort and convenience for the affluent, with amenities like maid service, meal delivery, and even squash courts! 🎾 Discover the real-life inspiration behind fictional service flats like Hercule Poirot's swanky W

🇬🇧 Dial "H" for the History of the Red Telephone Box: Ch 17-19 of Archly Manor

May 31 2024 37 mins  
Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! Ring! Ring! Join me this episode for a look at the history of the red telephone box, a quintessential symbol of British culture. I’ll trace the evolution of this iconic kiosk and delve into the controversies surrounding the telephone box's appearance, the public's reaction to proposed changes, and the innovative ways these classic kios

🔍 Cracking the Case: Forensics and True Crime of the 1920s 🔎

May 17 2024 55 mins  
Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! 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