SpyMasters24 Apr 2025

Crooks and Spies in WW2 London, with Mark Ellis

In this episode of the SpyMasters podcast, host Antonia Senior interviews thriller writer Mark Ellis, who discusses his journey into writing, the historical context of his novels set in wartime London, and the intricate plots involving crime and espionage. Ellis shares insights into his research methods, the importance of historical accuracy, and the character development of Frank Merlin, his protagonist. The conversation also touches on the portrayal of progressive views in a historical setting and concludes with Ellis recommending his favourite spy novels. keywords Mark Ellis, thriller writer, espionage, crime fiction, historical accuracy, wartime London, Frank Merlin, spy books, murder mystery, gangsters takeaways Mark Ellis transitioned to writing later in life. His novels are set in historically accurate wartime London. Ellis emphasizes the importance of storytelling over excessive detail. Crime rates surged during World War II in London. The character Frank Merlin reflects progressive views on race and sexuality. Ellis's research includes diaries and historical accounts. Espionage themes allow exploration of political issues in his books. Ellis enjoys reading and recommends various spy novels. He believes in creating complex plots with multiple subplots. The conversation highlights the rich backdrop of wartime London for crime fiction. But the book: https://amzn.eu/d/53eVGn7 Follow Mark Ellis: https://markellisauthor.com/; @markellis15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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