The Strike & Ellacott Files
By The Strike and Ellacott Files
Currently covering The Running Grave.
The Strike & Ellacott FilesApr 09, 2021
Episode 7: The One With All The Henrys
Today, we cover chapters 17-19 of The Running Grave. We discuss Strike's interview with Henry Worthington-Fields, his conversation with Charlotte, and Robin's invitation to Chapman Farm.
Next week: Chapters 20-22
Links:
https://x.com/jk_rowling/status/1728028697406427604?s=20
www.thesefilespod.com
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
Episode 6: Detect This Shit, Robin!
Today we cover chapters 14-16 of The Running Grave. In this week's episode, we discuss Strike's interview with Fergus Robertson, Robin's progress with getting into the UHC, and the information Robin gains from her interview with Sheila Kennett.
Next episode: Chapters 17-19
Links:
www.thesefilespod.com
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
Episode 5: The Inferior Thing
Next week: Chapters 14-16
Links:
thesefilespod.com/blog/the-gillespie-theory/
www.thesefilespod.com
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
thesefilespod.tumblr.com
Episode 4: Through the Crack in the Door
Today, we cover chapters 8-10 of The Running Grave. We discuss Strike's meeting with Wardle, Strike and Robin visiting Prudence, and the first UHC meeting Robin attends at the Rupert Court Temple.
Next week: Chapters 11-13
Links:
https://www.blueandwhitecompany.com/journal-entry/cezannes-sixteen-shades-of-blue
www.thesefilespod.com
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
Episode 3: Tied Up Sack
Today, we're covering chapters 5-7 of The Running Grave. In this week's episode, we discuss Robin's pitch to go undercover, her thoughts about her relationship with Murphy, and Strike connecting the UHC to the commune from his and Lucy's past.
Next week: Chapters 8-10
(Starting now, we're going to be hosting weekly episodes for a steady stream of Strike & Ellacott content! We'll be updating our website with an updated release schedule soon.)
Links:
www.thesefilespod.com
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
Episode 2: The Superior Man
Today, we cover the prologue and chapters 1-4 of The Running Grave! In this episode, we discuss the beginnings of the case, our reactions to Benjamin Herbert's christening, and the interview with Will Edensor's family. Next episode: Chapters 5-10.
Links:
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
www.thesefilespod.com
Episode 1: The Running Grave Review & Reactions
In today's episode, we share our spoiler-filled off-the-cuff review of The Running Grave - please do not listen if you have not finished reading the book! We discuss our favorite moments - there are a lot - and some early book 8 predictions.
Links:
www.thesefilespod.com
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
Episode 29: Season 3 Outtakes & Bloopers, Part 2
In this last episode of season 3, we've put together a collection of the remaining bloopers and outtakes for this season. We hope you enjoy a peek into some of our behind-the-scenes nonsense and can't wait to share our reactions to The Running Grave!
Links:
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
www.thesefilespod.com
Episode 28: Coda (ft Paula)
Today, we cover chapters 102 through 107 of The Ink Black Heart with Paula of StrikeFans.com. We discuss Strike and Robin's interview with Grant and Heather Ledwell, the final showdown between Robin and Anomie, and the ending of the book. Last minute predictions for The Running Grave start around the 2 hour and 27 minute mark.
Links:
https://www.amazon.com/Ching-Complete-Divination-Kit-Instruction/dp/1398808539/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ERIR35CGLPFD&keywords=I+Ching+Complete+Divination+Kit&qid=1694058948&sprefix=i+ching+complete+divination+kit%2Caps%2C242&sr=8-1
https://fartingsofafaculty.blogspot.com/search/label/TRG%20Preview
www.twitter.com/RobinEllacotFan
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
www.thesefilespod.com
Episode 27: The Running Grave Predictions
Today in a special bonus episode, we discuss everything we know about The Running Grave, our favorite listener predictions, as well as our own predictions.
(Note: This episode is sample-spoiler free outside of a section dedicated to that purpose. Spoiler talk begins around the 1 hour and 20 minute mark.)
Links:
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
www.thesefilespod.com
Episode 26: Called to Rise
Today, we cover chapters 98-102 of The Ink Black Heart. We discuss Robin's important breakthrough in the Anomie case, her admission to Strike, and Strike's confrontation with Tim Ashcroft-the-pedophile.
Links:
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
Episode 25: A Man Like Other Men
Today, we cover chapters 93-97 of The Ink Black Heart. We discuss Strike's visit to the hospital, his final confrontation with Madeline, and Strike and Robin's interview with Nicole Crystal.
Links:
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
www.instagram.com/thesefilespod
Episode 24: Whiskey Night 2.0 (ft Kurt)
Today, we cover chapters 88-92 of The Ink Black Heart with our friend Kurt Schreyer, who is a professor of English at the University of Missouri - St Louis. We discuss the Running Grave's cover and synopsis, an important comparison between Strike and Matthew, and Strike's interview with Yasmin.
Links:
https://thesefilespod.com/blog/living-graves-solve-et-coagula-in-robert-galbraiths-forthcoming-the-running-grave/
www.twitter.com/kasstl1
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.instagram.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
www.thesefilespod.com
Episode 23: Dead Love
Today, we cover chapters 83-87 of The Ink Black Heart. We discuss the important update in the Ross case, the fate of Vikas Bhardwaj, and Strike's visit to the Rosses' estate.
Links:
https://strikefans.com/the-z-hotel-tottenham-court-road/
www.thesefilespod.com
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
www.instagram.com/thesefilespod
Episode 22: Mouse Trap
Today, we cover chapters 78-82 of The Ink Black Heart. We discuss the unpleasant news Robin receives about The Halvening, an important breakthrough in the case, and Robin's interview with Rachel Ledwell.
Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kepler-78b
https://352.273.myftpupload.com/the-marine-hotel/
Episode 21: Room Service (ft Paula)
We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 73-77 of The Ink Black Heart with StrikeFans.com co-founder Paula. In this episode, we discuss Strike spending the night at Robin's flat, a conversation that puts one of the final nails in the coffin of Strike and Madeline's relationship, and Strike's interview with Inigo Upcott.
Links:
www.thesefilespod.com
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.twitter.com/robinellacotfan
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
https://youtu.be/EsR5GrwMD5Y
Episode 20: Emotion Closet
We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 68-72. In this episode, we discuss Strike's reaction to Robin's interview with Pez, the threat from The Halvening becoming reality, and the latest Anomie update from the Met.
Links:
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
www.thesefilespod.com
Episode 19: Highgate Confessions: (Non-NHS) Therapy Edition
We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 63-67 of The Ink Black Heart. In this week's episode, we see Strike and Robin interview Josh Blay, Robin's visit to Highgate as Jessica Robins, as well as the very different side of Robin we see during her interview with Pez Pierce.
Links:
www.thesefilespod.com
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
https://thesefilespod.com/blog/paradise-lost-and-recovering-eden-in-the-ink-black-heart-part-one-satan/
https://thesefilespod.com/blog/paradise-lost-and-recovering-eden-in-ink-black-heart-part-two-annealed-in-glass/
Episode 18: Home is Where the Heart (Leaf Philodendron) is
We’re back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 58-62 of The Ink Black Heart. In today’s episode, we discuss the aftermath of the events on the Tube platform, the latest set of updates about The Running Grave, and Strike helping Robin move into her new flat.
Links:
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
www.thesefilespod.com
Episode 17: Mind the Gap?
We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 53 through 57 of The Ink Black Heart. In this week's episode, we discuss our favorite detectives' visit to ComicCon, Robin's exceptional interview with Yasmin Weatherhead, and the events that lead to the agency becoming a target.
Links:
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
Episode 16: Birds of a Feather
We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 48-52 of The Ink Black Heart. In this week's episode, we discuss the announcement of The Running Grave's release date, Strike's interview with Kea Niven, and his first big fight with Madeline.
Links:
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
https://fartingsofafaculty.blogspot.com/
https://thesefilespod.com/blog/diving-deep-a-clue-to-the-murder-in-the-running-grave/
Episode 15: Modern Hell (ft Sam)
We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 45-47 of The Ink Black Heart with long-time guest Sam. In today's episode, we discuss Robin's brilliance as she interviews Tim Ashcroft as Venetia Hall, Strike's discovery of Thurisaz's true identity, and the Drek's Game moderators' plans for Comic Con. (Please note that this episode was recorded before the announcement of The Running Grave's release date, and the next episode will cover chapters 48-52.)
Links:
www.twitter.com/strikeSamB
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
Episode 14.5: Season 3 Outtakes & Bloopers, Part 1
We're back this week for a special bonus episode! In this week's episode, we have a collection of our best bloopers and outtakes from every episode of this season so far, including next week's episode that features Sam. Next week we will be back for our regularly scheduled episode, covering chapters 45-47 of part 3. Happy listening!
Episode 14: Lethal Ink White Heart (ft Paula)
We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 41-44 of The Ink Black Heart, joined by Paula, co-founder of StrikeFans.com.
In this episode, we discuss the similarities between The Ink Black Heart and Lethal White, Strike's altercation with Thurisaz in the men's bathroom, and the ensuing fallout from his injury.
Links:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:-2021-01-01_A_lane_known_as_Lions_Mouth,_Felbrigg,_Norfolk_%283%29.JPG
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/norfolk/sextons-lodge
https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/20750646.weird-norfolk-ghostly-lantern-man-alderfen-broad/
http://strikefans.com/the-ship-shovell/
https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2010/jan/04/medea-athens-augusta-webster
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_United_Kingdom_general_election
https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/christenings/parents-guide-christenings/choosing-godparents
www.twitter.com/RobinEllacotFan
www.twitter.com/TheSEFilesPod
www.thesefilespod.com
Episode 13: Art's Pure Temple
We’re back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 38-40 of The Ink Black Heart. In today’s episode, we discuss the beginning of Strike’s problems with Madeline, Robin and Strike’s Singapore noodle debrief, and Robin going undercover as Jessica Robins for the first time.
Links:
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-23930675.amp
www.thesefilespod.com
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
Episode 12.5: Ink Black Heart Epigraphs (ft Dr Beatrice Groves)
We’re back this week for a special bonus episode, this time delving into the epigraphs in The Ink Black Heart together with Dr Beatrice Groves, author of "Literary Allusion in Harry Potter". In this episode, we discuss how the epigraphs help us empathize with Edie, the connections to "Aurora Leigh," and our favorite epigraphs from the novel.
Links:
https://www.mugglenet.com/tag/dr-beatrice-groves/
https://www.amazon.com/Literary-Allusion-Potter-Beatrice-Groves/dp/113828467X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
www.twitter.com/beatricegroves1
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.thesefilespod.com
Episode 12: Buffypaws Has Entered The Game
We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 34-37 of The Ink Black Heart. In this episode, we discuss the rest of the Troubled Blood TV adaptation, our thoughts on the opening epigraphs of The Running Grave, and Robin infiltrating Drek's Game for the first time.
Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dylan_Thomas#Poetry
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ladykillers_(1955_film)
https://www.public-domain-poetry.com/jean-ingelow/gladys-and-her-island-21207
Episode 11: We Thought We Hated Roy Phipps (ft Paula)
We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 31-33 of part 2 of The Ink Black Heart with StrikeFans.com co-creator Paula. In this week's episode, we discuss Anomie's plans for Comic Con, some fantastic irony in the epigraph for chapter 32, and our mutual hatred of Inigo Upcott.
Links:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/jan/16/poem-of-the-week-amy-levy
https://www.poetrybyheart.org.uk/poems/philosophy/
http://strikefans.com/lisburne-road/
Episode 10: Captain Ilsa
We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 27-30 of The Ink Black Heart. In this episode, we discuss Robin's heart-to-heart with Ilsa, the hypocrisy shown by the Pen of Justice blog, and venture down a music-related rabbit hole.
Next episode: Part 2: Chapters 31-33 (featuring Paula of StrikeFans.com)
Links:
www.thesefilespod.com
https://www.opiumchinatown.com/menu
https://archive.ph/5RgFn (NYT article on similar blog to PoJ)
Episode 9: Queen of Devils
We’re back this week for another episode, this time covering chapters 24-26 of part 2 of The Ink Black Heart. In this episode, we discuss Kea Niven, Charlotte’s visit to the office, and the fallout that ensues. We'll be back in two weeks to discuss chapters 27 through 30.
Links:
https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/20839953.weird-norfolk-witchs-heart-kings-lynn/
Episode 8: Twitter Storms & Cartoon Corms
We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 21-23 of The Ink Black Heart. In this episode, we discuss the announcement of the seventh Strike book's title (The Running Grave), Jo's most recent Twitter header updates, as well as our protective feelings towards Zoe.
Links:
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
https://thesefilespod.com/blog/tannhauser-in-the-ink-black-heart-act-1/
https://libres.uncg.edu/ir/uncg/f/ridinger_charlotte_1958.pdf
Episode 7: Debate Gloves
We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 18-20 of The Ink Black Heart. In this episode, we discuss our impressions of Edie's relatives, debate Robin's risk-taking behaviors, and share our excitement about the latter's good news.
Links:
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.thesefilespod.com
Episode 6: But We Must Go
We're back this week for another episode, starting part 2 and covering chapters 15 through 17 of the Ink Black Heart. In this episode, we discuss the background information we learn about the Halvening, the latest set of red flags in Strike's relationship with Madeline, and Paperwhite's masterful manipulation of Morehouse.
Episode 5: Forereckoned Mischief
We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 12-14 of The Ink Black Heart. In this episode, we discuss the newest trailers for the TV adaptation of Troubled Blood, an intriguing new theory by one of our listeners about DCI Murphy, and Robin's reaction to Edie's death.
www.thesefilespod.com
www.twitter.com/LitleLessCuckoo
https://thesefilespod.com/blog/the-ryan-murphy-halvening-theory/
https://hyperallergic.com/277512/attacks-on-artistic-freedom-almost-doubled-worldwide-in-2015-report-says/
Episode 4.5: Behind the Scenes of Troubled Blood (ft Bill, Katie, Sue, and Faye)
Links:
www.thesefilespod.com
www.twitter.com/cormstrikefan
www.twitter.com/ludicrousmonica
www.twitter.com/badly_wired
www.twitter.com/suekmoorhen
Episode 4: The Dead in the Tombs (ft Paula)
We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 8-11 of The Ink Black Heart with StrikeFans.com co-founder Paula. In this episode, we discuss the beginnings of Strike's relationship with Madeline, more of our impressions of the Drek's Game moderators as well as the meanings behind a few of their names.
Links:
www.thesefilespod.com
www.twitter.com/robinellacotfan
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
Episode 3: The Worm is not a Penis
We're back this week for a new episode, covering chapters 5-7 of The Ink Black Heart. In this episode, we discuss background characters we are worried about, Robin's meeting with Edie and our first bits of background information about Anomie and The Ink Black Heart cartoon's rise to fame.
Links:
https://www.hogwartsprofessor.com/ink-black-heart-anomie-and-the-veil-a-question-of-connection-and-isolation
www.thesefilespod.com
Episode 2: Wounds of the Heart
We're back this week with a new episode, covering chapters 1-4 of The Ink Black Heart. Picking up where Troubled Blood left off, we discuss Robin's 30th birthday at the Ritz and its aftermath, as well as Jo's Q&As on the Robert Galbraith website and on Twitter.
Recording of Jo speaking about Robin and Strike's future comes from: https://robert-galbraith.com/the-ink-black-heart-q-and-a/
Links:
https://appliedjung.com/four-steps-to-transformation/
https://www.choosingtherapy.com/jungian-therapy/
https://www.theritzlondon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Bar-Menu-August.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannh%C3%A4user_(opera)
http://opera-synopsis.sakura.ne.jp/englishtannhauser.html
www.thesefilespod.com
Episode 1: First Impressions of The Ink Black Heart
**PLEASE BEWARE OF SPOILERS BEFORE LISTENING**
We're back for a new episode to kick off our third season, covering our completely unscripted first impressions of The Ink Black Heart! Verdict? We loved this book a lot and spend a lot of time gushing about it.
Keep an eye out in the next few weeks for an update on when our regular posting will resume. Huge thanks to everyone who has listened so far; we can't wait to analyze this with you!
www.thesefilespod.com
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
Episode 15: Season 2 Outtakes & Bloopers
We are back this week for the last episode of the second season here at the Strike & Ellacott Files. This episode contains all of the bloopers and outtakes that we, for reasons that may become obvious, could not include in our usual episodes.
We'll be back in a few months following the release of The Ink Black Heart. Keep an eye on our social media channels - we'll be keeping you all posted!
Links:
www.thesefilespod.com
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.facebook.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
www.instagram.com/thesefilespod
Episode 14: Final Ink Black Heart Predictions
We're back this week to discuss our final predictions for The Ink Black Heart! Now that we have some idea of what the book is about, we spend some time analyzing the synopsis line-by-line, discussing the cover art, as well as some listener predictions. We'll be back in two weeks for the final episode of this season, containing bloopers and outtakes from this season.
Links:
https://www.hogwartsprofessor.com/beatrice-groves-the-ink-black-heart-uncovering-the-synopsis-clues/
https://www.thoughtco.com/anomie-definition-3026052
https://www.birdspot.co.uk/culture/one-for-sorrow-magpie-nursery-rhyme
https://www.british-paranormal.co.uk/the-highgate-vampire-london/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/akwkgj/highgate-vampire-history-sean-manchester
Episode 13: I Am Become a Name (ft Sam)
In honor of finally getting a date for the release of the cover and blurb of The Ink Black Heart, we’re back with Sam early this week for the episode that concludes this reread of The Cuckoo’s Calling. In this episode, we discuss Jo's Twitter header change, Strike's immensely satisfying final showdown with Lula Landry's killer, and the potential meaning behind the phrase 'I am become a name.'
Links:
www.thesefilespod.com
https://shadowsflyaway.wordpress.com/tag/mary-emden/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Empty_Chair_(song)
http://misssamperrin.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-empty-chair-story-of-lost-soprano.html
http://www.wwhp.org/Resources/vacant_chair.html
https://www.mugglenet.com/2017/09/literary-allusion-cuckoos-calling-part-2-tennysons-ulysses/
Episode 12: The Same, Yet Different
We're back this week for another episode, this time covering chapters 13 and 14 of Part 4. In this episode, we cover Rochelle's funeral as well as Strike's visit to Lady Bristow against her son's wishes, and discuss the concept of Bristow and Allison and Strike and Robin being foils to each other. Only one more episode before we conclude our reread of The Cuckoo's Calling!
Links:
www.thesefilespod.com
https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/streetcar/quotes/page/5/
Episode 11: Rochelle, Rochelle (ft Paula)
We're back this week for another episode, this time covering chapters 10-12 of Part 4 with Paula, a previous guest from last season and one of the co-founders of StrikeFans.com. In this episode, we discuss the announcements of who will be playing Gloria Conti and Irene Hickson in the TV adaptation of Troubled Blood, Jo's latest Strike Twitter spree, a lot about Strike and Lucy's differences in coping with Leda's death and, of course, Rochelle.
Links:
www.thesefilespod.com
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.instagram.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
Episode 10: That’s Not My Leg
We're back this week for a new episode, covering chapters 7-9 of Part 4. In this episode, we cover the announcement of our brand new website, challenge each others' impressions of Ciara Porter and her connection to Duffield, and Robin's reaction to Strike getting his groove back.
Links:
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2008/may/08/privacy.medialaw
www.thesefilespod.com
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
Episode 9: In Vino Veritas (ft Sam)
We're back this week for another episode, this time covering chapters 3-6 of Part 4 of The Cuckoo's Calling with Sam.
In this episode, we discuss Strike and Robin's visit to Kentigern Gardens, Strike's interview with Marlene Higson, and the aftermath of Strike discovering that Charlotte was engaged to Jago Ross. (Strike really just wants Robin to know that she's a very nice person.)
Links:
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
www.instagram.com/thesefilespod
http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com
Episode 8: Close Encounters of the Lucy Kind
In this episode, we cover Robin and Lucy's first encounter, Lucy's coping mechanisms, and Strike's interview with Guy Somé.
Links:
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
thesefilespod.tumblr.com
www.instagram.com/thesefilespod/
fightthenewdrug.org
www.twitter.com/fightthenewdrug
lailamickelwait.com/about-laila/
Episode 7: Justice Hawk
We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 5-8 of part 3 of The Cuckoo's Calling. In this episode, we discuss Strike's internal monologue after seeing Robin in the green dress, his analysis of Charlotte's text, and his first and only meeting with Rochelle.
Link:
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
Episode 6: The Green Dress (Therapy Edition) (ft Sam)
We're back this week for another episode, time time covering chapters 1-4 of Part 3 of The Cuckoo's Calling. In this episode, Sam joins us to discuss the latest updates in the fandom (namely JKR's new Twitter header and Troubled Blood filming in Cornwall) and head deep into our feelings as we discuss the relationship between Strike and Lucy, their childhoods and the famous green dress scene.
Links:
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
https://www.hogwartsprofessor.com/all-j-k-rowlings-twitter-headers/
Episode 5.5: Epigraphs in Strike (ft Dr Beatrice Groves and Nick Jeffery)
We're back this week for a special bonus episode, this time covering something either you love, or you hate...epigraphs in the Strike series. In this episode, we discuss all aspects of the epigraphs, including why they're important, what they add to the text, and even a few predictions for what we might be able to expect in The Ink Black Heart. Our special guests today are Dr Beatrice Groves and Nick Jeffery, both of whom have written extensively online Hogwarts Professor. Dr. Beatrice Groves teaches Shakespeare and Renaissance English Literature at Oxford University and is the author of Literary Allusion in Harry Potter. She also has a blog over at MuggleNet called Bathilda’s Notebook, at which she discusses aspects of all of Rowling’s works. Nick Jeffery is an engineer living in Wales who recently rekindled his love of reading through Jo's works, and was the person who, through clever online sleuthing, discovered the sixth Strike novel's title before its reveal.
Links:
www.twitter.com/thesefilespod
https://www.mugglenet.com/category/the-quibbler/bathildas-notebook/
https://www.hogwartsprofessor.com/beatrice-groves-and-kurt-schreyer-the-mystery-of-the-ink-black-heart/
https://www.hogwartsprofessor.com/is-strike6s-title-the-ink-black-heart/#more-24027
https://www.hogwartsprofessor.com/title-of-strike-6-the-last-cries-of-men-possibly/