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Patricia Cornwell

b. 1956Miami, FLItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included

Kay Scarpetta crime novels

Biography

Kay Scarpetta crime novels; bestselling female crime novelist; Italian-American heritage through her grandmother; born Patricia Daniels. 100M+ books sold; Edgar Award winner; created Kay Scarpetta — most successful female forensic character in fiction

Notable For

  • Kay Scarpetta crime novels
  • bestselling female crime novelist
  • Italian-American heritage through her grandmother
  • born Patricia Daniels

Honors & Recognition

  • 100M+ books sold
  • Edgar Award winner
  • created Kay Scarpetta — most successful female forensic character in fiction
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Quick Facts

Field
Arts & Literature
Specialty
Literature/Crime Fiction
Years
b. 1956
Birth Place
Miami, FL
Origin
Italian American descendant
Regional Ancestry
Italian
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