The Stories Behind The Story

The Stories Behind The Story

Shop-keepers, builders and a date at the Ritz

Family history and the Marjorie Swallow series

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Anna Sayburn Lane
Apr 02, 2025
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Who is Marjorie Swallow? The heroine of my 1920s mysteries sprang almost fully-formed into my head two years ago, as I drank Darjeeling tea and nibbled cucumber sandwiches at the Ritz Hotel’s Palm Court. This week, I’m celebrating the publication of the free audiobook of Murder At The Ritz, with a dive into the family history that inspired the series.

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