"Ellis Peters" redirects here. For the American mystery writer, see Elizabeth Peters.
Edith Pargeter
OBE BEM
Edith Pargeter in 1995
Born
Edith Mary Pargeter (1913-09-28)September 28, 1913 Horsehay, Shropshire, England
Died
October 14, 1995(1995-10-14) (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 PargeterOBE 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.
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