Dorothy Bowers


Dorothy Bowers was a British mystery novelist. After graduating from Oxford University she became a history teacher as well as compiling crossword puzzles. Her debut novel Postscript to Poison was well received by critics. Her five novels were all published during the Golden Age of Detective Fiction. She died from tuberculosis shortly after having been elected to the Detection Club in recognition of her novels. She had been considered a natural successor to Dorothy L. Sayers.

Novels

Postscript to Poison Shadows Before Deed without a Name Fear For Miss Betony
  • ''The Bells at Old Bailey''