Spectator # 2512

[Matakari]

Enigma upon enigma! I'm still at a loss as to which
of the riddle books I must read to find the answers.
The title to EMB's story would be appreciated. Thanks
in advance!

[roslyn251254]

Have you got the name from the 6 highlighted cells? It's one of her books
If you're still stuck google a few of the perimeter answers (don't think there were any alternatives for the 11 letter one which is hyphened)..also the one down the bottom right

[novalis]

There is a hint in a thread started at 12:25 yesterday in crosswords.

[Neveracrossword]

Matakari, who is EMB? I also don't understand the 'which of the riddle books' part. Have you got the theme in general?

[novalis]

The first letter of the author's name is in cell 31. As a general point, this was a challenging crossword but Pabulum deserves high praise for such a well constructed puzzle. To fit in 33 across/35 across was a stroke of genius.

[Matakari]

NACW, probably a false assumption, I thought it was Enid Blyton.

[Neveracrossword]

Novalis, I agree - 33/35 was terrific, and this was a very well-crafted, well-constructed puzzle. (Matakari's view may be different, I think he's missed out on some of the fun parts!)

[Matakari]

Perhaps my 11-letter perimeter letters are incorrect? I have:
?L?C??D?I?G
Thanks

[novalis]

C is wrong. The rest are OK.

[Neveracrossword]

Matakari, your C is wrong. That one is the hyphenated answer.

[Matakari]

All is not lost, the fun has now started! I've got the right author this time and the perimeter answers are falling into place! Thanks for the encouragement, NACW!

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks goodness for that, Matakari - I was wondering how astray you were going to go!