
Elliot Roosevelt
5 SeriesElliot Roosevelt (1910-1990), son of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, served as a U.S. Army Air Forces officer. He authored a series of murder mysteries featuring his mother, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, set in the White House. Although later revealed to be ghostwritten by William Harrington, the series continued for over ten years after his death.
Elliot Roosevelt debuted as a novelist with "Murder and the First Lady" in 1984. His series follows Eleanor Roosevelt as she solves mysteries, blending historical settings with intriguing whodunits. Key titles include "Murder in the Oval Office" and "Murder at the President's Door." Each novel features Eleanor using her unique position to unravel complex crimes. Roosevelt's works offer a compelling mix of history and suspense.