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Jamie Coomarasamy speaks to Patricia Cornwell, one of the world鈥檚 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 conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews coming from the 麻豆社, including episodes with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and and author Sir Salman Rushdie.

You can listen on the 麻豆社 World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on 麻豆社 Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.

Presenter: Jamie Coomarasamy
Producer: Osman Iqbal and Nigel Doran
Editor: Damon Rose

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(Image: Patricia Cornwell. Credit: Getty Images)