Notes on a Drowning, with Anna Sharpe

from SpyMasters · host Antonia Senior

In this episode of the Spymasters podcast, Antonia Senior interviews Anna Sharpe. about her new book, 'Notes on a Drowning.' Sharpe is a pseudonym for the award winning novelist Anna Mazzola. The conversation explores the book's themes of political intrigue, legal drama, and the murky world of espionage. Mazzola discusses her transition from historical fiction to contemporary writing, the influences behind her work, and the social commentary woven throughout her narrative. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced in the criminal justice system and the allure of espionage in literature, particularly in the context of modern spy craft. Buy the book here: https://amzn.eu/d/0kzWqeH Read more about Anna's legal work at the Centre for Women's Justice: https://www.centreforwomensjustice.org.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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