About this Event
Join bestselling crime writer Sophie Hannah for a fascinating evening in conversation at Bromsgrove Library as part of our Agatha Christie exhibition events programme.
Chosen by the Christie family and estate to continue the adventures of Hercule Poirot, Sophie Hannah has written six acclaimed new Poirot mysteries, including her latest novel, The Last Death of the Year, which will be available in paperback at the time of this event. Sophie will discuss the unique experience of writing one of literature's most beloved detectives, and the enduring influence of Agatha Christie on her work.
The conversation will also explore Sophie's wider writing career, from her award-winning psychological crime novels and poetry to her recent collection Work Experience: New Poems and Two Plays, whose two M**der mystery plays were heavily influenced by her work with the Christie estate.
Expect an engaging evening of crime fiction, mystery writing, literary influences, and behind-the-scenes insights into creating modern whodunnits that honour the Golden Age tradition.
About Sophie Hannah
Sophie Hannah is a Sunday Times, New York Times and Amazon Kindle UK No.1 bestselling author whose books have sold millions of copies worldwide and been published in dozens of languages. Alongside her internationally successful psychological thrillers, she writes the new series of Hercule Poirot novels with the approval of Agatha Christie's family and estate. Sophie is also an acclaimed poet, playwright and non-fiction writer, and winner of the Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award.
A book signing will follow the talk and selected titles by Sophie Hannah will be available to purchase at the event, including:
- The Last Death of the Year
- No One Would Do What The Lamberts Have Done
- Selected Hercule Poirot mysteries
Car park information: if you are travelling to the event by car please park in the Market Street Car Park as it is free in the evening
Event venue & nearby stays
Bromsgrove Library, Market Street, Bromsgrove, United Kingdom
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