Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast

Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. Co-host of "The Swinging Christies" podcast Gray Robert Brown joins host Rebecca Thandi Norman for a discussion of The Clocks, a true 1960s thriller-cum-mystery with Poirot in a role that puts his little grey cells to the test. During their interview, Gray and Rebecca talk about the book's literary elements, such as the theme of time, the quirky characters of Wilberham Crescent, and how many references to other books and films Christie manages to fit into this story.Listen to The Swinging Christies.Our next book is After the Funeral.Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder.

Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. David Morris is the author of "Collecting Christie," the newsletter and website that demystifies collecting and shares information all about the (extensive!) universe of those who collect Agatha Christie books and other items.In this episode, we discuss The Hollow, Christie's character-rich novel that explores themes of post-war England, science versus art, and loads of Easter eggs found throughout the book from how it relates to Christie's own life to Greek mythology. Plus we talk why people collect, how to start your own Christie collection, and classic covers of The Hollow.Read Collecting Christie.Our next book is Endless Night.Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder.

Tea & Murder's very own producer Kate Krosschell finally read a Christie, so of course we talked to her about it! She sits down with host Rebecca Thandi Norman to discuss the classic twist in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (pssst: spoilers for this book!) and the "unreliable narrator" trope. Did Kate guess the murderer? Yes! Did that stop her from enjoying the book? Thankfully, no!This episode is a bonus mini-episode between seasons 2 and 3. Get ready for season 3, launching soon!Want to read it for yourself?The Murder of Roger Ackroyd:https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9781957240145 Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder.

In the final episode of season 2, host Rebecca Thandi Norman speaks with Christie historian and writer Dr Mark Aldridge about a Miss Marple mystery that they both love: At Bertram's Hotel. Mark and Rebecca discuss the way Christie approaches the changes of the 1960s, the fantastic character of Bess Sedgwick, and why this is a book that may not be for those who want lots of clues and a big reveal at the end. They even imagine another ending (tell us if you prefer it too!).Mark is currently co-hosting the fabulous podcast "The Swinging Christies" with writer Gray Robert Brown, all about Christie's work in the sixties. Find it here.Read Mark's books:Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Greatest Detective in the Worldhttps://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780008296643Agatha Christie's Marple: Expert on Wickednesshttps://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780008522698Agatha Christie On Screen:https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9781349676958Mentioned in this episode:Curtain Up: Agatha Christie: A Life in the Theatre by Julius Greenhttps://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062313393Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder.

At age 17, Ragnar Jonasson began translating Agatha Christie books into his native Icelandic. Years later, Ragnar is a crime writer himself, specialising in the region's beloved "Nordic Noir" genre, but he still loves Christie's work. Jonasson and host Rebecca Thandi Norman talk about Ragnar's work as a translator, why he loves the Poirot & Hastings combination, and what book took the longest to translate. They discuss Murder on the Links, a book that Ragnar has a special connection to, and why it's a charming example of Christie's early Poirots.There is a partial spoiler for Lord Edgware Dies; one clue is partially revealed in a discussion of translation.Find out more about Ragnar Jonasson:http://www.ragnarjonasson.com/ // https://www.instagram.com/ragnarjo/?hl=enOur next book (and the final episode of season 2!) is At Bertram's Hotel:https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062073693Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder.

**Please note that this episode contains mentions of suicide as part of the book discussion. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you are not alone. Please reach out to a loved one or a hotline in your country. All international hotlines can be found here.**We're chatting with Manon Wogan, the creator of Bookstagram account @mysterymanon and the fantastic The Cluesletter newsletter. Host Rebecca and Manon are talking about how to get involved with book-focused social media and dive into An Appointment with Death, the Christie book with a psychological edge.From talking about who they wish had been the murderer to why this book is different from all other Christies, Manon and Rebecca leave no stone unturned. Manon shares where this book sits for her in terms of her favorite Agatha Christies, other authors she loves, and what makes Poirot such an enduring character.Spoilers for An Appointment with Death and (sorry) by-proxy spoilers for Murder on the Orient Express.Follow @mysterymanon:https://www.instagram.com/mysterymanon/?hl=enSign up for The Cluesletter:https://www.manonwogahn.com/welcome-cluesletter/Our next episode is the penultimate episode of season 2! We'll be reading Murder on the Links:https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780525565086Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder.

In this episode of Tea & Murder, host Rebecca Thandi Norman chats with digital designer, filmmaker, and astrology expert Freya McOmish. They discuss Agatha Christie's astrological birth chart, what makes astrology interesting, and how Chrstie typically includes spiritual and/or occult elements in her work.In the book club portion of the interview. Rebecca and Freya dive into The Pale Horse, the ideal book to reflect on how Christie often uses spiritual elements as a plot device in her mysteries. Please note that there are non-specific spoilers for The Pale Horse in this episode!In this episode, Freya mentions her forthcoming website, WooWoo. It is mentioned as www.woowoo.ooo, which is now redirected to www.hellowoowoo.com Stay tuned for updates!Looking for where to start with astrology? Freya recommends Astrology Zone with Susan Miller:https://www.astrologyzone.com/Next episode, we'll be talking about An Appointment with Death:https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062074119Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder.

"The Mousetrap" is the longest running play of all time; we're discussing what keeps audiences coming back to this charming production! Director Kristian Husted recently staged a version with Copenhagen Theatre Circle, the English-language amateur theatre company based in Copenhagen. He speaks with host Rebecca Thandi Norman about the enduring appeal of the play, how to stage a mystery, and how to direct a play you've never seen before.Don't worry, there are NO SPOILERS in this episode. You're welcome!Please note that CTC's production of "The Mousetrap" has already run; we recorded this episode pre-release.See more about Copenhagen Theatre Circle here:https://ctcircle.dk/Our next episode features The Pale Horse:https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062074119Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder.