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William Brodrick

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William Brodrick

Pen Names: John FairfaxBenson and de Vere series

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1960-01-31 (United Kingdom)
Nationality
British
Languages
English
Religion
Roman Catholic
Residence History
Newcastle upon Tyne, England → Normandy, France

Career

Occupations
novelist, barrister
Active Years
1999-2024
Memberships
Order of the Augustinians (former)

Education

Heythrop College, University of London
Philosophy and Theology
Period: A-levels取得後
Country: United Kingdom
Attended after joining the Augustinians
Manchester
Law
Degree: Common Professional Examination (Law)
Country: United Kingdom
After leaving the Order

Awards

Gold Dagger
2009
Work: A Whispered Name
Organization: Crime Writers' Association
Result: 受賞
Richard and Judy Book Club Selection
Work: The Sixth Lamentation
Organization: Richard and Judy
Result: 選出

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

The Sixth Lamentation

1999 Crime fiction

First book in the Father Anselm series.

The Gardens of the Dead

2006 Crime fiction

Second book in the Father Anselm series.

A Whispered Name

2008 Crime fiction

Gold Dagger winner.

The Day of the Lie

2012 Crime fiction

Fourth book in the Father Anselm series.

The Discourtesy of Death

2013 Crime fiction

Fifth book in the Father Anselm series.

The Silent Ones

2015 Crime fiction

Sixth book in the Father Anselm series.

Summary Justice

2017 Crime fiction

First in Benson and de Vere series (as John Fairfax).

Blind Defence

2018 Crime fiction

Second in Benson and de Vere series.

Forced Confessions

2020 Crime fiction

Third in Benson and de Vere series.

Bibliography

  • The Sixth Lamentation
  • The Gardens of the Dead
  • A Whispered Name
  • The Day of the Lie
  • The Discourtesy of Death
  • The Silent Ones
  • Summary Justice
  • Blind Defence
  • Forced Confessions

Legacy

British novelist acclaimed for the Father Anselm series, former barrister and Augustinian monk.