Historical Crime Fiction: A Servant of Two Masters
Date & Time
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
19:00
Venue
Oxford University Mathematical Institute: Lecture Theatre 2
Tickets
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Andrew Taylor talks to Carolyn Kirby about writing historical crime fiction. The acclaimed author discusses the challenges and rewards of setting crime stories in historical periods, balancing authenticity with compelling storytelling.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Hear Andrew Taylor explain how he balances historical fact with fiction in his 50 novels
• Learn from the only three-time CWA Historical Dagger winner about crafting period mysteries
• Discover the research behind the Ashes of London series and Restoration-era crime writing
Event Highlights
- •Featuring three-time CWA Historical Dagger winner Andrew Taylor
- •Exploration of the boundary between historical fact and creative fiction
- •Discussion of the acclaimed Ashes of London Restoration-era series
- •In-depth conversation between two established historical novelists
Speakers
Andrew Taylor
Crime and historical novelist
Carolyn Kirby
Novelist
Programme
Historical Crime Fiction: A Servant of Two Masters?
Andrew Taylor discusses the line between historical fact and fiction in conversation with Carolyn Kirby.
Organized by: Oxford Literary Festival