McDermid reveals legal dispute with Christie estate over 'Queen of Crime' tag
NewsAug 30, 2022by Bookseller News Desk 
Val McDermid
Crime writer Val McDermid says she has been threatened with legal action by Agatha Christie’s estate over use of the phrase "Queen of Crime" because it is trademarked.
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