Page 91 of Marble Hall Murders

I know what I saw, Samira.

SA:

Did you ever go to the police?

EC:

I couldn’t. There was no way I could have done that. And I didn’t want to … not then. But things are different now, so that’s what I’m writing about. My new Atticus Pünd novel is set in the South of France in 1955, but it’s inspired by what I saw at Marble Hall and if you read it carefully, I’ve put in a secret message. That’s what Alan Conway used to do. Did you know that? He hid things in his books and because this is a continuation novel, I’m playing the same game. I know that my grandmother was murdered. That’s a scoop for your radio programme. If you can work out the puzzle, you’ll know the truth about what really happened. Right now, there should be some pretty nervous people out there, but that doesn’t bother me. I’ve decided it’s time.

SA:

Does your new book have a title?

EC:

I’m thinking of calling itThe Man with White Hair.

SA:

And do your publishers know the secret?

EC:

Nobody knows except me. And the person I saw.

SA:

I’m sure we’ll all look forward to reading it. But in the meantime, would you like to tell us which is your favourite Little People book?

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