Edith Pargeter | |
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 Edith Pargeter in 1995 | |
| Born | Edith Mary Pargeter September 28, 1913 Horsehay, Shropshire, England |
| Died | October 14, 1995 (aged 82) Madeley, Shropshire, England |
| Pen name | Ellis Peters; John Redfern; Jolyon Carr; Peter Benedict |
| Occupation | Author |
| Citizenship | British |
| Education | Dawley Church of England School; Coalbrookdale High School for Girls |
| Period | 1936–1990s |
| Genre | historical fiction; mysteries; nonfiction works about Shrewsbury; translations from Czech |
| Notable works | "The Brother Cadfael Chronicles"; the George Felse mysteries; the "Heaven Tree" trilogy |
| Notable awards | OBE; British Crime Writers Association; Mystery Writers of America |
Edith Mary Pargeter OBE BEM (28 September 1913 – 14 October 1995),[1] also known by her pen name Ellis Peters, was an English author of works in many categories, especially history and historical fiction, and was also honoured for her translations of Czech classics. She is probably best known for her murder mysteries, both historical and modern, and especially for her medieval detective series The Cadfael Chronicles.
- ^ "Edith Pargeter, 82; Author of Mysteries". The New York Times. 16 October 1995. p. B7.