Robert Galbraith's Blog, page 6

The History of Cornwall

The village of St Mawes on the Cornish coast, where colourful houses tumble down to the beach, is where Cormoran Strike spent half his childhood. The home of his Uncle Ted and Aunt Joan there provided some stability for him and his sister Lucy while their mother, Leda, led an … Continued

Strike’s Relationships in The Running Grave

Listen to Robert expand on Strike’s romantic attachments in The Running Grave, and whether this changes the level of commitment he shows to his investigative work.

Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger return in Strike – The Ink Black Heart

Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger are returning for the next instalment of STRIKE – THE INK BLACK HEART, the sixth (4 x 60 minute) story of the BBC’s hit crime drama in co-production with HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery and based on J.K. Rowling’s best-selling crime novel written under the … Continued

Relationships in Strike

‘It was Valentine’s Day tomorrow. Strike had arranged for a showy spray of orchids to be delivered to Madeline in the morning and was carrying a card for her in his rucksack.’ The Ink Black Heart, Robert Galbraith The snowdrops and crocuses are already making an appearance in London’s parks, … Continued

London in The Running Grave

Listen to Robert discuss the importance of the city of London in The Running Grave.

The History of Denmark Street

The Agency, and Robin and Strike, have changed a lot since Robin arrived for her first day, but their base remains a two roomed office on the second floor of a house in Denmark Street, a short street with a long history in the centre of London. Denmark Street branches … Continued

The significance of The Running Grave

Listen to Robert expand on the title of The Running Grave and its connection to the story.

C.B. Strike: Private Investigator to Detective Agency

After the expenses and indulgences of Christmas, a lot of us find the bills coming due in January so it’s good to remember that Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott have felt the pinch too as they built their business. As the latest novel, The Running Grave, opens, the agency is … Continued

Inspiration for The Running Grave

Learn Robert’s inspiration behind the latest novel, The Running Grave.

Bookshelf Photo Challenge

Thanks to everyone who submitted a photo. Here's a preview of all the wonderful bookshelf photos we received.