Patricia Cornwell
1956
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photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
country of citizenship: United States of America
native language: English
languages spoken, written or signed: English
educated at: Davidson College, King University, Charles D. Owen High School
occupation: writer, novelist, journalist, art collector
award received: Edgar Awards, CWA New Blood Dagger, Anthony Award, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Gold Dagger
official website: www.patriciacornwell.com
Patricia Cornwell (born Patricia Carroll Daniels; June 9, 1956) is an American crime writer. She is known for her best-selling novels featuring medical examiner Kay Scarpetta, of which the first was inspired by a series of sensational murders in Richmond, Virginia, where most of the stories are set. The plots are notable for their emphasis on forensic science, which has influenced later TV treatments of police work. Cornwell has also initiated new research into the Jack the Ripper killings, incriminating the popular British artist Walter Sickert. Her books have sold more than 100 million copies. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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