Linda Barnes
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About
An American mystery writer, she penned the popular Carlotta Carlyle books, which focus on the adventures of a hard-boiled female detective.
Before Fame
She worked as a drama teacher and director at Chelmsford and Lexington, Massachusetts schools.
Trivia
She won both an Anthony Award and an Edgar Award.
Family Life
She was born in Michigan. With her husband, she had one son.
Associated With
She won the Edgar Award, an honor named for classic horror writer Edgar Allan Poe.
