![]() It won the Edgar, Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards for Best Novel, all well deserved. It introduces lawyer Deborah Knott, daughter of Colleton County bootlegger Kezzie Knott, and her large and loving family. The first book in this series, The Bootlegger’s Daughter, is one of my favorite books. Start with The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie King.ĭeborah Knott (The Deborah Knott series author Margaret Maron) The Great Detective and the awkward young woman are kindred souls and he (albeit reluctantly) takes her on as his protégé and eventually his wife. Sherlock Holmes is retired from sleuthing, living a quiet life devoted to studying bees. Mary Russell first meets her (much older) future husband when she’s just a teenager. Mary Russell (Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes series author Laurie King) So whether you like your fictional sleuth to be a police officer, a private investigator, or a nosy amateur, check out this list of ten great fictional female detectives. Their stories are as much about the character as the crime. Since they don’t have their male counterparts’ physical strength or ability to use their size to intimidate, women are, by necessity, more creative and thoughtful. However, some of the best mysteries out there today have women on the case.įemale detectives bring a new twist to the traditional mystery tropes. ![]() ![]() At least, that’s what I found out in my admittedly unscientific survey recently. 10 Great Fictional Detectives who aren’t Sherlock Holmes-and aren’t MaleĪsk the average reader to name his or her favorite female literary sleuth and you’re likely to hear Miss Marple, Jessica Fletcher, and Nancy Drew. ![]()
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