Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, (née Grasemann; 17 February 1930 – 2 May 2015) was an English author of thrillers and psychological murder mysteries. Rendell is best known for creating Chief Inspector Wexford. A second string of works was a series of unrelated crime novels that explored the psychological background of criminals and their victims. This theme was developed further in a third series of novels, published under the pseudonym Barbara Vine. (Via Wikipedia)
- Origin
- South Woodford, Essex, England, UK
- Born
- February 17, 1930
- Died
- May 2, 2015 (9 years ago, at 85)