Edith Pargeter Writer

Edith Mary Pargeter, OBE, BEM (28 September 1913 – 14 October 1995), also known by her nom de plume 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.

Personal facts

Pseudonym	Ellis Peters; John Redfern; Jolyon Carr; Peter Benedict
Birth date	September 28, 1913
Birth name	Edith Mary Pargeter
Birth place	England , Shropshire , Horsehay
Date of death	October 14, 1995
Place of death	England , Shropshire