![]() I want my characters to be true creatures of their time, not just Miss Marple in long skirts. One mother, fighting to hold back tears when she receives a telegram about her son being lost at sea tells the reader more about U-boat casualties than any statistic. No quoting of a lot of facts to show I’ve done my research. Q: What are the magic ingredients that make historical fiction so unforgettable and irresistible? And in your opinion, what do the best historical fiction writers do to “get it right”?Ī: My aim, when I write historical fiction is to take the readers there and let them experience the time and place for themselves, not just to tell them about it. ![]() ![]() Today she gives her thoughts on what makes historical fiction tick. ![]() Author Rhys Bowen’s latest novel, In Farleigh Field, was inspired by WWII code-breaking centre Bletchley Park. ![]()
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