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What a fabulous event it was. (Don't just take my word for it, read all about it here!)

Something that really struck me was how classy the day was. I mean, having an Oxford bod doing a wonderful talk about Dorian Gray was a real treat. Not something you could maybe do at a bigger event, but perfect for the intimate nature of the function.

I met old pals, made new friends, and shared a carriage with drunken Saints fans on the way home, Saints fans who not only sang, but asked if I had requests. I asked for Delilah, which was sung with elan, if a lack of knowledge of the lyrics. Another area where rugby fans would have done it better!

Suspense magazine article - Modern Variations of the Golden Age mystery

The Deadly Dames (and a tame chevalier) are featured in the May edition of Suspense Magazine, looking at whether the Golden Age style mystery is still viable, and how its changed over the years. Article starts on page 68.