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The Queens of Crime is a thrilling story of Agatha Christie’s legendary rival Dorothy Sayers, the race to solve a murder, and the power of friendship among women.
"A delightful blend of historical fiction and suspense." — People Magazine “An irresistible premise for fans of classic detective fiction.” — The Washington Post “Danger and intrigue come alive in this tale set in 1930s London and inspired by a true story.” — Woman's World “Catnip to fans of golden-age mysteries.” — Airmail “Ingenious.” — Minnesota Star-Tribune "In this excellent novel, Benedict vividly brings to life real Golden Age mystery novelists... Fans of Benedict’s previous novels and those who enjoy historical whodunits will find this hard to put down." ― Library Journal, starred review "This heartfelt mystery…will move you with its themes of female friendship and equal justice, which resonate so powerfully even today." — Lisa Scottoline, bestselling author of The Truth about the Devlins |
About Marie BenedictMarie Benedict is a lawyer with more than ten years' experience as a litigator at two of the country's premier law firms, who found her calling unearthing the hidden historical stories of women. Her mission is to excavate from the past the most important, complex and fascinating women of history and bring them into the light of present-day where we can finally perceive the breadth of their contributions as well as the insights they bring to modern day issues.
"In writing her narratively connected, fictionalized biographies, Benedict is not unlike an archaeologist digging up clues to moments of epiphany." — Newsweek READ FULL BIO |
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Available In Paperback On June 7th
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