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Diana Jackson

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Murder Now and Then

  • The Swan Hotel Bedford – Steeped in History and Surrounded by Character

    The Swan Hotel Bedford was rebuilt by Henry Holland for The Duke of Bedford in the 18th Century and is an imposing building on the Embankment, the River Ouse flowing beside it – is a perfect place for walkers, runner and rowers. Bedford Bridge was probably originally wooden and built by the Saxons but it…

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  • Another Great Haynes 100 – the 9th!

    We attended the Haynes 100 this year as spectators for the first time, after several years of taking my hubby’s car. (which we did try to sell last autumn but it was not to be – probably too late in the season – but is in dry dock just to fix a little something –…

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  • ‘Murder in the Library’ at The Swan Hotel Bedford ~ Author Talk ~ Tea, cake and a good book!

    Hi folks Great news! I have been invited to do an author talk at The Swan Hotel, Bedford on 3rd August at 2pm. See below for details but you can either contact me for tickets or pop into the Swan reception. Tea, cakes and ‘Murder in the Library’ !  Here’s their wonderful poster:

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  • The Pull of the Novel – The Pull of the English Pub

    This second post makes me laugh when I think of a recent email which likened my murder mystery to Coronation Street. Having never watched a full episode in my life I was a little put out by the comparison. On reflection Coronation Street is an extremely popular soap opera and I have tended to reflect…

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  • The Greyhound, Haynes, Bedfordshire

    Bedfordshire may not be well known, but if you visit you’ll find many great pubs and hotels, some of which feature in ‘Murder Now and Then’. The closest one to both murders in my novel is The Greyhound in Haynes.(real in 1919 and imaginary in 2019!) It was here that the police, incognito, listened in to…

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  • Five Star Review on Readers’ Favorite!

                                   ***** I am delighted to receive a five star review for: ‘Murder, now and then’ on Readers’ Favourite. Here’s a copy of the review: Book Review Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers’ Favorite Murder Now and Then: 1919 to 2019…

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  • Author Talk a Resounding Success!

    Well over thirty people attended my author talk last night in the small village of Clophill in mid Bedfordshire and they were certainly an enthusiastic and appreciative audience. Many had read ‘Murder, Now and Then’ prior to the evening, so it was a tricky balance to talk to them, as well as not to give…

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  • More hidden treasures close to home ~ The Greensand Ridge Walk

    Living on the Greensand Ridge Walk I’m ashamed to say that I had no idea until I looked it up last week where it began and where it ended, but I’m so glad we finally did. On Sunday, a beautiful spring day, as a taster we chose the route between Woburn and Eversholt, parked our…

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