In The Poisoner, you describe not only an account of one of the most prolific serial killers in history, but also the enormous degree of media attention that the investigation received. What drew you to this story, nearly one hundred and sixty years after the fact?...
When do you first recall becoming interested in the topic of the sibyls?
The sibyls initially piqued my curiosity as a young man of eighteen when I visited the...
When and where did you first get the idea for a book on Wang Meng?
On Wang Meng specifically, from Michael Sullivan’s indispensable book on...
Andrew Lockett is to join Duckworth as publishing director in September.
Lockett was most recently publisher of reference and custom publishing for Rough Guides and, before that, head of publishing for the British Film Institute. He also had prior stints as an editor at Oxford University...
Duckworth has acquired the story of the Victorian serial poisoner Dr William Palmer, described by Charles Dickens as 'the greatest villain who ever stood trial at the Old Bailey.'
Jon Jackson bought world English language rights to The Poisoner by Stephen Bates through Charlie...
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