Miriam Margolyes

In her debut cinematic adventure, join detective-extraordinaire, the Hon. Miss Phryne Fisher, as she embarks on a globe-trotting romp of mystery and mayhem across the exotic 1920s deserts of the Negev, glamorous manor-house ballrooms, and the darkened back alleys of London.

From shrieking mandrakes, to sorting hats, to the mystery of ancient Chinese oracle bones, the world of Harry Potter has cast a spell on readers around the globe. They're the fastest-selling books in history. But what inspired these enchanting worlds? Their author, JK Rowling, invites us into her private archive to reveal a trove of delights never before seen by muggles' eyes.