Kitty Peck and the Music Hall Murders (29 page)

Kate Griffin was born in the City of London within the sound of Bow bells, making her a true-born cockney.

She studied English Literature at Royal Holloway College, the University of London, and trained to be an English teacher. After leaving teaching she trained to be a journalist and worked in local newspapers for over a decade before moving into PR.

She now works for Britains most venerable heritage body, The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, situated in Spitalfields‚ a brisk walk from Wilton’s Music Hall.

Kate lives in St Albans with her husband‚ Stephen.

Kitty Peck and the Music Hall Murders
began life as an opening chapter submitted to the
Stylist
Magazine/Faber and Faber crime fiction competition. It beat over 400 entries to the winning spot. A sequel is underway.

First published in 2013
by Faber and Faber Ltd
Bloomsbury House
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This ebook edition first published in 2013

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