‘Cosy’ was – shamefully – a bit of a negative label in the crime writing world until its incredible, chart-topping explosion in recent years exposed its wit, inventiveness and charm for all to see. Here are three of its best executioners. Sally Smith’s A Case of Mice and Murder is a delightfully cunning mystery set in the world of London’s law courts in 1901. Ian Moore’s Death in Le Jardin is un libre fantastique as a housekeeper is accused of murder in rural France. Knife Skills For Beginners is a delicious slice of murder mystery from former MasterChef semi-finalist Orlando Murrin.
This event will be chaired by the king of Indian cosy, Vaseem Khan.