Description
Discover the captivating world of crime fiction with 'After Agatha', a definitive guide that explores the rich history of women's contributions to this thrilling genre. Charting the evolution from the 1930s to today, this essential volume engages both avid readers and aspiring writers in understanding why women are so attracted to crime narratives. It delves into the literary breakthrough led by iconic women writers such as Agatha Christie, Patricia Highsmith, and Val McDermid, while celebrating the voices of contemporary authors like Ann Cleeves and Tess Gerritsen.
'After Agatha' highlights significant shifts in women's crime writing across the UK, America, and Canada, showcasing landmark novels that feature marginalized characters and challenge societal norms. Readers will explore the rise of female protagonists in detective fiction, the establishment of female private investigators in the 1980s, and the emergence of exciting sub-genres like forensic thrillers and domestic noir.
Through in-depth interviews and a thorough examination of the genre, Sally Cline offers insights into the compelling reasons such narratives resonate deeply with women readers. This beautifully penned book serves as an indispensable resource for anyone interested in crime fiction and the powerful role women have played in shaping this genre.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780857302328. Year: 2022. Publisher: Oldcastle Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857302328
Year: 2022
Publisher: Oldcastle Books
Description:
From Agatha Christie and Patricia Highsmith to Val McDermid and JK Rowling, After Agatha is an indispensable guide to women's crime writing over the last century and an exploration of why women read crime Spanning the 1930s to present day, After Agatha charts the explosion in women's crime writing and examines key developments on both sides of the Atlantic: from the women writers at the helm of the UK Golden Age and their American and Canadian counterparts fighting to be heard, to the 1980s experimental trio, Marcia Muller, Sara Paretsky and Sue Grafton, who created the first female PIs, and the more recent emergence of forensic crime writing and domestic noir thrillers such as Gone Girl and Apple Tree Yard.
After Agatha examines the diversification of crime writing and highlights landmark women's novels which featured the marginalised in society as centralised characters. Cline also explores why women readers are drawn to the genre and seek out justice in crime fiction, in a world where violent crimes against women rarely have such resolution.
The book includes interviews with dozens of contemporary authors such as Ann Cleeves, Sophie Hannah, Tess Gerritsen and Kathy Reichs and features the work of hundreds of women crime and mystery writers. It is an essential read for crime fiction lovers.
Praise for Sally Cline:
'Impressively researched and imaginatively written' - Sunday Times
'Cline gives depth and a dark edge to the familiar story of the Fitzgeralds that began stylishly in hope and ended in des
'After Agatha' highlights significant shifts in women's crime writing across the UK, America, and Canada, showcasing landmark novels that feature marginalized characters and challenge societal norms. Readers will explore the rise of female protagonists in detective fiction, the establishment of female private investigators in the 1980s, and the emergence of exciting sub-genres like forensic thrillers and domestic noir.
Through in-depth interviews and a thorough examination of the genre, Sally Cline offers insights into the compelling reasons such narratives resonate deeply with women readers. This beautifully penned book serves as an indispensable resource for anyone interested in crime fiction and the powerful role women have played in shaping this genre.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780857302328. Year: 2022. Publisher: Oldcastle Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857302328
Year: 2022
Publisher: Oldcastle Books
Description:
From Agatha Christie and Patricia Highsmith to Val McDermid and JK Rowling, After Agatha is an indispensable guide to women's crime writing over the last century and an exploration of why women read crime Spanning the 1930s to present day, After Agatha charts the explosion in women's crime writing and examines key developments on both sides of the Atlantic: from the women writers at the helm of the UK Golden Age and their American and Canadian counterparts fighting to be heard, to the 1980s experimental trio, Marcia Muller, Sara Paretsky and Sue Grafton, who created the first female PIs, and the more recent emergence of forensic crime writing and domestic noir thrillers such as Gone Girl and Apple Tree Yard.
After Agatha examines the diversification of crime writing and highlights landmark women's novels which featured the marginalised in society as centralised characters. Cline also explores why women readers are drawn to the genre and seek out justice in crime fiction, in a world where violent crimes against women rarely have such resolution.
The book includes interviews with dozens of contemporary authors such as Ann Cleeves, Sophie Hannah, Tess Gerritsen and Kathy Reichs and features the work of hundreds of women crime and mystery writers. It is an essential read for crime fiction lovers.
Praise for Sally Cline:
'Impressively researched and imaginatively written' - Sunday Times
'Cline gives depth and a dark edge to the familiar story of the Fitzgeralds that began stylishly in hope and ended in des