Roger Scarlett was the pen name of Dorothy Blair (1903–1976) and Evelyn Page (1902–1977),[1][2] who were life partners and in the early 1930s wrote five golden age mystery novels together.[3] They are believed to be the "first same-sex couple to write mysteries."[4]
- ^ "Michael Dirda's wondrous holiday book recommendations" by Michael Dirda, The Washington Post, December 11, 2017.
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- ^ "Remembrances of Crimes Past" by Lenny Picker, Publishers Weekly, 3/14/2022, Vol. 269, Issue 11.