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Thursday 10 - Saturday 12 September

Bloody Histories: Reimagining the past in historical Crime Fiction

Nilima Rao, Michael Burge and Lainie Anderson

Broadcasters Kate Evans and Cassie McCullagh step back in time with authors Nilima Rao, Michael Burge and Lainie Anderson to investigate century-old mystery and murder. What are the pitfalls and advantages of writing crime set in pre-WWI Fiji; a colonial Methodist outpost at Jenolan Caves, and the early 20th century Adelaide police force?

Speaker(s)

Nilima Rao, Michael Burge and Lainie Anderson

Facilitator(s)

Kate Evans and Cassie McCullagh

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This session is being recorded for The Bookshelf on ABC Radio National.

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Date: FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

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