{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/689b7bcb290bdec8f9696fb1/690bcf16b27ff20ceb3750f7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Coffee Break with Alexandra Benedict: The Christmas Cracker Killer","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/689b7bcb290bdec8f9696fb1/1762381255077-79d5051c-df3e-4f04-aa09-38165f6e1897.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Watch On YouTube</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Conversation Coffee Break, host Nadine Matheson welcomes the brilliant <a href=\"https://akbenedict.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alexandra Benedict</a>, author of the delightful murder mystery, <a href=\"https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9781398532212\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Christmas Cracker Killer.</a> Join us as we dive into the whimsical world of Christmas-themed mysteries and the creative process behind writing a festive whodunit.</p><p><br></p><p>Alexandra shares her journey of crafting this unique story, which features her protagonist Edie O'Sullivan, an 82-year-old crossword setter with a flair for fashion and a sharp wit. Set on a remote Scottish island during a luxurious Christmas getaway, Edie and her companions find themselves embroiled in a series of puzzling murders, all linked to bespoke Christmas crackers filled with riddles. We discuss the challenges of writing a holiday-themed book, the importance of character development, and how Alexandra balances multiple writing projects simultaneously.</p><p><br></p><p>Listeners will enjoy insights into the intricacies of planning a mystery, the significance of titles, and the surprising facts Alexandra learned while researching Christmas crackers. This episode is a festive treat, perfect for those who love a good mystery wrapped in holiday cheer.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://akbenedict.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Alexandra Benedict</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9781398532212\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy The Christmas Cracker Killer</a></p>","author_name":"Nadine Matheson"}