About Beverley Harper
Lived 1941 – 2002 (aged 60–61). Beverley Harper was an Australian writer.
Beverley Harper (1941 – 9 August 2002) was an Australian author of novels set on the African continent.
Born in Bulli, New South Wales in 1941, Harper visited Africa in 1967. Although she meant to stay for only one year, she lived there until 1988, when she returned to Australia.
Most of her novels were translated into German and published by Bastei Lübbe. Her final novel, Footprints of Lion, was completed by her husband after her death from cancer in 2002. Her ashes lie on the banks of the Boteti River in Botswana.
Works
Novels
German translations
Short stories "Unclaimed Melody" in "Festival of Lights" in "Who Wins, Dared" in
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Beverley Harper?
Australian author (1941–2002)
When was Beverley Harper born?
Beverley Harper was born in 1941 in New South Wales.
When did Beverley Harper die?
Beverley Harper died on 9 August 2002 in Beverly Hills.
What was Beverley Harper's occupation?
Beverley Harper was a writer.
What nationality was Beverley Harper?
Beverley Harper was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Beverley Harper. https://biography.guide/beverley-harper/
MLA: "Beverley Harper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/beverley-harper/.
Chicago: "Beverley Harper." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/beverley-harper/.
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