Peter Lovesey

Peter Lovesey (1936–2025) was a British novelist, writer and teacher.

Also recorded as Peter Harmer Lovesey; Peter Lear.

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Overview

Also worked under the name Peter Lear.

Born at Whitton in 1936, died at Shrewsbury in 2025.

In detail

Peter Lovesey studied at Hampton School and University of Reading. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is creative and professional writing, detective literature and historical fiction. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are historical mystery.

Distinctions recorded are Cartier Diamond Dagger, Anthony Award for Best Novel, Malice Domestic Award for Lifetime Achievement and Grand Prix de Littérature Policière.

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    “Peter Lovesey”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1350599: Peter Lovesey

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