Once Upon a Crime - timeline and case list!

Once Upon a Crime – timeline and case list!

August 9, 2021

If you’ve already got your copy of Once Upon a Crime, you may have noticed some lovely extra material at the back of the book: a timeline and a book checklist!

A lot of you have been asking for downloadable copies, and I’m very pleased to say that they’re available now over on the Activities page:

Murder Most Unladylike timeline

Cases I Have Cracked With the Detective Society

I’m so pleased to have them up on the site – enjoy, Detectives!

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Free Online Event with the National Archives!

March 20, 2026

I’m partnering up with the National Archives for their first ever school event, a free online event on Wednesday March 25th at 1:30pm.

Virtual schools event – 20th March 2026

February 11, 2026

I’m delighted to announce that I have something for schools who’d like a visit from me – I’ll be appearing in a virtual schools event on the 20th March at 1:30pm in partnership with my publisher Puffin.

I’ll be at this year’s Waterstones Children’s Book Festival in Lincoln!

January 13, 2026

I’m delighted to say that I’ll be visiting Lincoln in February to talk about my books! I’ll be at the Engine Shed on Saturday 14th February at 3pm – tickets are on sale NOW and include a book with the price of the ticket.

Now’s your chance to grab a signed and dedicated copy of A Stocking Full of Spies for Christmas!

November 17, 2025

If you missed out on my pre-order campaign with Daunt Books … it’s back for a limited time only! From today until the 3rd of December, you can order a signed and personalised copy of A Stocking Full of Spies from the Daunt Books website.

Waterstones Piccadilly Christmas signing

November 17, 2025

For my final event of the year, I’m coming to the Waterstones Piccadilly Christmas signing on the 4th of December from 6-8pm.

Imperial War Museum North Event – Manchester, 29th November

November 3, 2025

I’m delighted to be coming back up to Manchester this month to help launch Imperial War Museum North’s new family exhibition, Spies, Lies and Deception!