Tuesday 22nd July, 7pm
James Ellson lives in an old hunting and shooting lodge once owned by the Watts family. Sir James Watts was Lord Mayor of Manchester in 1855. His son, also James Watts, married Madge Miller who was the sister of Agatha Christie. James Watts II was good friends with Agatha Christie, and she spent time him with at Christmas and on other occasions.
Agatha Christie had a rollercoaster life, some of which she used to create the stories in her books. James’s life as a detective, mountaineer and beekeeper has also worked its way into his crime fiction.
This talk explores the connections between two crime writers and explains why James often feels there’s someone looking over his shoulder as he writes.
Tickets are £5 and includes a drink, with the cost redeemable against a copy of James' book on the night.
About James Ellson
