Patricia Wentworth
5 SeriesPatricia Wentworth, the pen name of Dora Amy Elles (1878-1961), was a British crime fiction author best known for creating the Miss Silver character. She attended Blackheath High School in London and was also privately educated. Wentworth married twice and had one daughter.
Patricia Wentworth's novels have been published under various titles. In "Danger Point," later reissued as "In the Balance," suspense builds around a precarious situation. "Miss Silver Intervenes," also known as "Miss Silver Deals with Death," follows the detective as she unravels a deadly mystery. "She Came Back," or "The Traveller Returns," explores the haunting return of a character presumed lost. "Pilgrim's Rest," alternatively titled "Dark Threat," delves into the ominous atmosphere of a secluded retreat. These stories showcase Wentworth's skill in crafting compelling narratives with intriguing plot twists.
