Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast Rebecca Thandi Norman

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.
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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

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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 World
https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780008296643
Agatha Christie's Marple: Expert on Wickedness
https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780008522698
Agatha Christie On Screen:
https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9781349676958
Mentioned in this episode:
Curtain Up: Agatha Christie: A Life in the Theatre by Julius Green
https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062313393

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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=en
Our next book (and the final episode of season 2!) is At Bertram's Hotel:
https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062073693

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**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=en
Sign 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/87919/9780525565086

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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/87919/9780062074119

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