Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Nancy Pickard
Born: September 19, 1945 (age 79)
Bio: Nancy Pickard is a US crime novelist. She has won five Macavity Awards, four Agatha Awards, an Anthony Award, and a Shamus Award. She is the only author to win all four awards.
Known for:
- The Scent of Rain and Lightning (2010)
- The Virgin of Small Plains (2006)
- Generous Death (1986)
- The Blue Corn Murders (1998)
- But I wouldn't want to die there (1993)