Marie Benedict
Marie Benedict
Marie Benedict is a lawyer with more than ten years’ experience as a litigator at two of the country’s premier law firms. She 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. In doing so, we can finally perceive the breadth of their contributions as well as the insights they bring to modern day issues.
She is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Mitford Affair, Her Hidden Genius, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, The Only Woman in the Room, Lady Clementine, Carnegie’s Maid, The Other Einstein, and the novella, Agent 355. With Victoria Christopher Murray, Marie Benedict co-wrote the Good Morning America Book Club pick The Personal Librarian and the Target Book of the Year The First Ladies.
Her books have been translated into thirty languages, and selected for the Barnes & Noble Book Club, Target Book Club, Costco Book Club, Indie Next List, and LibraryReads List.
Her latest release, The Queens of Crime, the thrilling story of Agatha Christie’s legendary rival, mystery writer Dorothy Sayers, the race to solve a real-life murder, and the power of friendship among women.
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INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER AND INDIE BESTSELLER!
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie—a thrilling story of the five greatest women writers of the Golden Age of Mystery and their bid to solve a real-life murder.
London, 1930. The five greatest women crime writers...Read More
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Praise for The Queens of Crime
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“A delightful blend of historical fiction and suspense.”
— PEOPLE magazine
“Benedict presents an irresistible premise for fans of classic detective fiction.”
— The Washington Post
“Catnip to fans of golden-age mysteries … Benedict lets her characters’ distinct personalities bloom as their literary skills translate into a genuine investigation.”
— Air Mail
“Danger and intrigue come alive in this tale set in 1930s London and inspired by a true story.”
— Woman’s World
“Clever and engaging … The Queens of Crime demands readers rediscover these masters’ works, which continue to inspire new generations of writers. It is a meticulously researched novel based on historical fact and featuring real people.”
— South Florida Sun Sentinel
“An ingenious idea goes a long way in The Queens of Crime … Benedict has something special with her
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— The Minnesota Star-Tribune
“Absolute tour de force.”
— Hank Phillipi Ryan for BookTrib
“Spellbinding, a surefire hit … Equal parts historical fiction and compelling whodunit, The Queens of Crime is Marie Benedict at her best, a lively takedown of the patriarchy backed by real-world examples and true grit.”
— Bookreporter.com
“Mystery fans may know the classic novels by the real queens of crime; now, thanks to historical-fiction star Benedict’s cleverly realized portraits of women committed to friendship and feminism, readers will know the wise, empathetic, and resourceful people who wrote them.”
— Booklist, starred review
“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
“Benedict continues to display her skill at bringing historic figures fully to life … with vivid period details and lively conversations … Riveting.”
— Shelf Awareness
“A shrewd, speculative whodunit … Benedict easily brings each of her five distinct writer/sleuths to life, and honors their literary legacies by providing plenty of ingenious, fair-play clues to help careful readers follow along and solve the central mystery. This is a treat for fans of golden age whodunits.”
— Publishers Weekly
“In this marvelous locked-room puzzle, we’re treated to a masterclass in solving mysteries from the grand dames of the form … A delight from beginning to end.”
— firstCLUE reviews
“I was riveted by this quintet of mystery writers… Smart, biting, and a tribute to female friendship and loyalty. An absolute delight!”
— Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Spectacular
“Faithful to history and at the same time wonderfully inventive, The Queens of Crime is a brilliant, irresistible, and page-turning delight, as well as a rallying cry for what women can accomplish when we stick together. If I always had a new book by Marie Benedict, I would do nothing but read sixteen hours a day.”
— Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair
“I loved Marie Benedict’s stellar The Queens of Crime….[it] will move you with its themes of female friendship and equal justice, which resonate so powerfully even today.”
— Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author of The Truth About the Devlins
“Marie Benedict takes her formidable talents to a new level in The Queens of Crime... Breathtaking suspense and female friendship make for a heady combination in this wonder of a book, which will have fans of both historical fiction and thrillers torn between racing through the pages and wanting to savor every word.”
— Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Sapphire
“Full of Benedict’s richly textured language, complex moral questions and delicious historic detail, The Queens of Crime reads with the urgency of a mystery and the charm of a captivating, character-driven narrative —this is one to savor.”
— Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of Finding Margaret Fuller
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