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Agatha Christie Mysteries in the Public Domain

The Mystery of the Free Christies

In 2020, mystery readers around the globe celebrated the 100th anniversary of Agatha Christie’s first published work, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. In 1916, Christie’s sister and fellow author, Margaret Frary (Madge) Miller dared her to write a mystery. Inspired by the Belgian refugees of the Great War who had

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Agatha Christie Mysteries in the Public Domain

The Mystery of the Free Christies

In 2020, mystery readers around the globe celebrated the 100th anniversary of Agatha Christie’s first published work, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. In 1916, Christie’s sister and fellow author, Margaret Frary (Madge) Miller dared her to write a mystery. Inspired by the Belgian refugees of the Great War who had

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Liam's May 2024 Calendar

My May 2024 Calendar

After three years of rambling, researching, and writing, I am very proud to announce the inaugural volume of my Haunts & Hollows series of road trip guides to our country’s dark side. This first volume, Georgia Backroads, gives maps, coordinates, histories, and more to 80+ unusual sites across the Peach

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Agatha Christie & Poisons by Mystery Author Liam Ashe

A Taste for Poison

Over a literary career spanning 66 novels and 164 short stories, Agatha Christie earned a reputation for knowing a thing or two about death. Estimates suggest that her body of work encompasses more than 270 murders, more than 40 accidental deaths, 40 suicides, and 50 assorted fatalities. Her weapon of

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Liam's April 2024 Calendar

My April 2024 Calendar

There are two big things on my horizon for April. First, I will be attending the Dunedin Highland Games and the historic Loch Norman Highland Games. In addition to signing my two Scottish-flavored mysteries, I’ll be selling my hand cast sterling jewelry and Scottish antique jewelry. Second, I will be

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Hercule Poirot in Film from Liam Ashe

A Surfeit of Poirots, Part Two

Last month we took a look at many of the famed actors who have portrayed Hercule Poirot on our television favorites. These ranged from the obscure (Martin Gabel) to the legendary (David Suchet). Today, the little Belgian detective makes the jump to the big screen. Many readers, even those not

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Liam's March 2024 Calendar

My March 2024 Calendar

The highlight of my month is, without a doubt, the St. Augustine Scottish Festival at historic Francis Field. I attend every year to sell my hand cast sterling jewelry and sign books for friends old and new. If you are in the area, come out for this Ancient City event

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