Comments on: KILL-GRIEF by CAROLINE RANCE

By: Caroline Rance

Caroline Rance — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:11:24 +0000

Thanks everyone for your comments. I have just about finished writing my next post, so after that I’ll use your questions to come up with something on the theme of research.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:07:19 +0000

This sounds like a fascinating book and I’m looking forward to reading more.

From the sounds of things, if I was Mary Helsall, I think I would be looking for my freedom too!

Caroline: what originally sparked your interest in the Chester Infirmary and how did you come across the idea for your story?

By: Michael Bollen

Michael Bollen — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:03:07 +0000

Hi Caroline,

Your book sounds very interesting, I look forward to reading it.

As someone who never does any research, I’d be interested to know how much your research shaped the novel (only if you’ve got nothing you’d rather write about, of course). For instance, did you base any of the characters or plot strands on real life people or events? Or was your research mainly about getting the background detail right, and making sure people were wearing the right sort of hats?

By: Rosy T

Rosy T — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:22:59 +0000

Caroline, your book sounds so great, from this thumbnail – very atmospheric (even down to the mud!). Doing the research must have been pretty gruesome, though!

Interesting how nurses at some point changed their public image from drunken slatterns to our modern idea of ‘angels’.

Can’t wait to read it…

By: sarah

sarah — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:13:56 +0000

Can’t wait for the book to come out – this taster sounds great.