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Patricia Cornwell, novelist: Imagination saved me

Patricia Cornwell, novelist: Imagination saved me

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Bestselling crime writer Patricia Cornwell on childhood trauma, survival and imagination

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Jamie Coomarasamy speaks to Patricia Cornwell, one of the world’s
best-selling crime writers, whose books have sold more than 120
million copies worldwide. She reflects on a childhood marked by
trauma, instability and family mental illness, and the lasting
impact those experiences have had on her life. Her imagination
became a refuge during difficult years, shaping the stories and
characters she would later create. The Interview brings you
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(Image: Patricia Cornwell. Credit: Getty Images)