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“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” Ibn Battuta

Mallorca is a beautiful Spanish island in the Balearics, rich with history and culture, from the medieval architecture of Palma’s old town to the picturesque coastal village of Deia and the mountainous interior. Many come to the relaxed island for an escape, but others imagine murder in paradise.

In this interview, international crime author, JJ Marsh, talks about the inspiration of Mallorca and how she sees the world as an outsider, constructing stories from her travels.

JJ Marsh is the bestselling author of the Beatrice Stubbs crime series. Her latest book is The Woman in the Frame, set in Mallorca, which we’re talking about today.

Show notes

• Why Mallorca is so enticing to visit and write about
• The joy of older cities with lots of history
• Seeing past the beauty of a place to write murder
• Wine and food recommendations
• Is there any truth to cultural stereotypes? Writing as an outsider.
• Recommended books about or set on Mallorca

You can find JJ Marsh at JJMarshAuthor.com

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Mallorca (also known as Majorca) is the largest of the Balearic Islands off the east coast of Spain in the Mediterranean. It’s better known for its beaches and nightlife with party destination Magaluf and the home of the TV show, Love Island.

But beneath the tourist surface lies another Mallorca. Gothic cathedrals, medieval architecture, quiet coves, fascinating museums and a history that impacts the founding of modern USA.

If you’d like to explore this Mallorca, add these unusual things to your bucket list.

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