Paretsky, Sara
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Sara Paretsky is the writer behind the adventures of 'V. I. Warshawski,' a female private investigator. She considers the social barriers faced by her character as representative of those she faced as a female mystery writer. She resigned as an insurance marketing manager to write full-time.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1992
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Ripley, Alexandra
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Novelist Alexandra Ripley was asked to write the sequel to the novel 'Gone With The Wind' by the heirs of the book's author. She has written several bestsellers, among which are 'Charleston' and 'New Orleans Legacy.' She was born on Jan 8, 1934 in Charleston, SC.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1992
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French, Marilyn
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Novelist Marilyn French is the author of 'The Women's Room,' which dramatizes a woman's search for herself. The story, as with her other works, portrays French's stand against a society dominated by males. French was born in Brooklyn, NY, on Nov 21, 1929.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1992
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