Edgar Allan Poe Awards
3 appearances
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Edition 0 (2012) Winner
Martha Grimes
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Martha Grimes
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1931-05-02 （Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.）
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Bethesda, Maryland, USA → Mountain Lake Park, Maryland, USA (childhood summers)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Lecturer
- Active Years
- 1981-
- Affiliations
- University of Iowa (taught), Frostburg State University (taught), Montgomery College (Takoma Park) (taught)
- Memberships
- Mystery Writers of America
- Influenced By
- Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland, College Park | — | — | B.A., M.A. | — | United States |
| University of Iowa | — | — | — | — | United States |
University of Maryland, College Park
Degree:
B.A., M.A.
Country:
United States
Earned BA and MA
University of Iowa
Country:
United States
Postgraduate work
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Nero Award | The Anodyne Necklace | — | Nero Wolfe Society | 受賞 |
| 2012 | Edgar Award — Grand Master | — | — | Mystery Writers of America | 受賞（Grand Master 指名） |
Nero Award
1983
Work:
The Anodyne Necklace
Organization:
Nero Wolfe Society
Result:
受賞
Edgar Award — Grand Master
2012
Organization:
Mystery Writers of America
Result:
受賞（Grand Master 指名）
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Man With a Load of Mischief
1981 Detective fictionFirst of the Richard Jury series featuring Inspector Richard Jury and Melrose Plant; a traditional mystery set among English pubs and character-driven intrigue.
Classic detective conventionsFriendshipEnglish settings
Adaptations
- [Television (German/Austrian production)] Der Tote im Pub (The Dead Man in the Pub) (2013)
The Anodyne Necklace
1983 Detective fictionA Richard Jury novel; winner of the Nero Award in 1983.
Puzzle-driven plotBritish society
Biting the Moon
1999 Young adult / Contemporary fictionFirst of the Andi Oliver books about teenagers confronting animal abuse; Grimes donated a portion of the royalties to animal-protection organizations.
Animal welfareComing of ageSocial issues
Bibliography
- The Man With a Load of Mischief (1981)
- The Old Fox Deceiv'd (1982)
- The Anodyne Necklace (1983)
- Biting the Moon (1999)
- Hotel Paradise (1996)
- Double Double: A Memoir of Alcoholism (2016)
Adaptations
- German/Austrian TV adaptations (Inspector Jury series, ZDF/ORF, 2013–2017)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Rooted in classic detective traditionStrong character work and evocation of English settingsWry humor and irony
- Recurring Motifs
- PubsEnglish villages and townsSecrets from the pastFriendship and mutual aid
Legacy
Martha Grimes is an American mystery writer best known for the Richard Jury series; her work is celebrated for its evocation of English settings and character-driven mysteries. She has received honors including the Nero Award and being named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America.
Academic Societies
- Mystery Writers of America
In Popular Culture
- Adapted for German/Austrian television as the 'Inspector Jury' series
Trivia
- Lives in Bethesda, Maryland.
- Is a vegetarian.
- Donated a portion of the royalties from Biting the Moon to animal-protection organizations.
- Won the Nero Award in 1983 for The Anodyne Necklace.
- Named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 2012.