Ruth Rendell
Born: 02-16-1930
Ruth Rendell was a renowned British author celebrated for her gripping psychological thrillers and crime novels. She crafted intricate plots that delved into the complexities of human behavior. Rendell's most famous creation, Inspector Wexford, became a beloved character in her extensive series. Her work not only entertained but also explored social issues, earning her numerous awards, including the Edgar and Gold Dagger. Her legacy continues to influence the crime fiction genre.
Book summaries for books written by Ruth Rendell
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She had never been one to set much store by the opinion of others.
She didn't believe in love and she didn't believe in God.
The only time she ever felt happy was when she was asleep.
She was small and unobtrusive and she spoke very little.
She could not sleep and she could not eat.
She had been a woman of violent temper, and she had known hatred.
Her face was plain and her mouth was large.
She was not the sort of person who talked to herself.
She was not a woman who could be trusted to give an honest answer.
She was not a woman who could be trusted with secrets.
She had always been an awkward and unattractive child.
She had known the pain of being unloved.