Nearly every crime book will make use of red herrings, particularly mystery books. But did you know that red herrings can be used in any genre? And when used well, they create the set-up for a delightful surprise twist at the end. By definition, a red herring is a deliberate misdirection designed to mislead the…
Posts Tagged with Agatha Christie
Hercule Poirot and the Nile?
I went to the movies tonight (first time in forever thanks to covid) to see the latest version of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile. I’m not wanting to talk about the movie overall (very enjoyable, although Hercule isn’t quite…right – a bit like Bond wearing a tails and asking for a gin and tonic).…
A to Z Challenge: N (poisons & stories of their use)
Nightshade Fast Facts:– Nightshade is also known as belladonna– Scientific name is Atropa belladona– A popular cosmetic in the middle ages– Ingesting a single leaf or 10 berries is lethal– Evidence used to kill Roman emperor Claudius– Used by “Agatha Christie” killer Deadly nightshade is also known as Belladonna (Atropa belladona), derived from the Italian…
A book(s) that influenced me
In 2020 I’m answering a list of 52 journal questions. Read about it here. A book that has influenced your life?I don’t have “a” book, I have books. And not just any books, but books by particular authors. So I guess you could say I have authors that have influenced my life. But it has…