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In March, it was announced that Lucy Foley will be writing a new Miss Marple novel. After the success of the 2022 Marple book, with twelve new short stories by twelve bestselling female authors, this is very exciting news for Christie fans. Lucy will be interviewed alongside Sophie Hannah, author of the bestselling Poirot continuation novels. Both authors will be talking to publishing director for the Christie estate at Harper Collins, David Brawn, about continuing Agatha Christie’s two iconic detectives.

Lucy Foley is a No.1 Sunday Times, New York Times and Irish Times bestselling author. It was recently announced that her full-length Miss Marple continuation novel will be published in autumn 2026, the 50th anniversary of the publication of Christie’s last Marple, Sleeping Murder. Her other novels, including contemporary murder mystery thrillers, The Hunting Party, The Guest List and The Paris Apartment have sold over 5 million copies worldwide. The Guest List was a Waterstones Thriller of the Month, a Reese’s Book Club pick, one of The Times and Sunday Times Crime Books of the Year, and it won the Goodreads Choice Award for best mystery/thriller. Lucy’s novels have been translated into multiple languages and her latest novel is The Midnight Feast.

Sophie Hannah’s books are published in 51 countries and have sold millions of copies worldwide. She has written six new Hercule Poirot novels, the latest of which, The Last Death of the Year, will be published in October, but with advanced copies exclusively available at the Festival. Sophie’s murder mystery musical movie, The Mystery of Mr E, is all about a famous writer’s legacy, superfans and secrets, and is available now on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.