ward-winning, bestselling, the 'queen of the psychological thriller' -- phrases you'll often find in front of crime fiction author Minette Walters' name. Passionate and caring, open-minded, wickedly funny -- phrases that describe the real Minette Walters, the one you'll meet on this website.

The imagined life of an 'unknown man'

Minette will be appearing at Montacute House in Somerset on 10 August 2010. She will be taking part in an 'author's day' where she will read her fictitious account of the soldier in this portrait. Her story takes the form of an unhappy letter from the man's wife.

For more details about the event, including ticket prices and travel directions, please visit the National Trust's Montacute House website.

You can also download a PDF version of the event's official brochure >>

Minette's Dorset

Minette is just about ready to reveal details of her next book. We'll be posting details here as soon as we have them.

In the meantime, why not re-visit some familiar haunts? We've created an interactive map that gives you a quick tour of some of the more noteworthy locales, without leaving a carbon footprint.

Visit Minette's Dorset > >

Click the 'play' button above to watch a video interview with Minette, recorded exclusively for her official website.

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