Emma Carroll introduces The Houdini Inheritance

Emma Carroll reads from her new historical fiction novel, The Houdini Inheritance, which explores the intrigue and mystery of one of the greatest magicians ever, Harry Houdini.

Harry Houdini remains an enigma to this day and in The Houdini Inheritance, Emma Carroll revisits the magician's life, and his death, in a dazzling adventure story that takes us from a sleepy seaside town in Devon to theatres and shows of 1920's America. 

ReadingZone has been speaking with author Emma Carroll to find out more.

Read a chapter from The Houdini Inheritance.