Thomas, Sam — Midwives and Murder

Radio Curious visits with historian Sam Thomas, author of “The Midwife's Tale” a mystery series based on the real life of Bridget Hodgson, a lady and midwife in 1640's York, England.

An episode of the Radio Curious » Mendocino County podcast, hosted by LeGov, titled "Thomas, Sam — Midwives and Murder" was published on December 30, 2013 and runs 29 minutes.

December 30, 2013 ·29m · Radio Curious » Mendocino County

Summary

The rather fascinating tale of midwifery and murder in York, England set in the mid 1640s is the topic of our conversation with Sam Thomas, author of “The Midwife’s Tale,” and “The Harlot’s Tale.”  While researching English history for his Ph.D. thesis, Thomas happened on to the Will of Bridget Hodgson, a midwife.  A fictionalized version of her life forms the basis for Thomas’s mystery series set in York, in which Bridget Hodgson is the protagonist. Our conversation with Sam Thomas, recorded by phone on December 27, 2013 from his home near Cleveland, Ohio, where he teaches high-school history, begins with his characterization of York, England, in 1644. The books Sam Thomas recommends are “An Instance of the Finger Post,” by Iain Pears, and “The Lock Artist,” by Steve Hamilton.  Click here to listen or on the media player below.

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