Tag: Research
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The Secret Slang of Paris’ Butchers
One of my favourite things about writing historical fiction is the research. To me, it’s like detective work: inevitably, I end up taking deep dives into a particular subject. (I just spent two days reading about the changing judicial system and socio-economic make-up of the Paris police force at the start of the Second Empire…
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A 1978 Playlist
After several requests, I’m delighted to share the 1978 playlist we put together for the launch party of An Echo of Scandal last week. I’m a firm believer in immersive research, and music is a huge part of that for me. My job is made all the easier when the era in question is filled…
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The Secrets Between Us: Bibliography
Author’s Note & Bibliography (This author’s note can also be found at the back of The Secrets Between Us, but I’m posting it here too for ease of sharing links). The Secrets Between Us is a fictional work inspired by true events that took place in the Alpes-Maritimes during the summer of 1943. From February…
Laura Madeleine 