Mary Kelly
Scottish writer of crime novels
About Mary Kelly
Lived 1927 – 2017 (aged 89–90). Mary Kelly was a British crime fiction writer.
Mary Theresa Kelly, née Coolican (28 December 1927 – 2017), was an English writer of crime novels. Born in London, she received an M.A. degree from University of Edinburgh in 1951. She married Dennis Charles Kelly in 1950, and was a teacher in Surrey County Council schools. In 1961, her novel The Spoilt Kill won a Gold Dagger Award.
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Who was Mary Kelly?
Scottish writer of crime novels
When was Mary Kelly born?
Mary Kelly was born on 28 December 1927 in London.
When did Mary Kelly die?
Mary Kelly died in 2017.
What was Mary Kelly's occupation?
Mary Kelly was a crime fiction writer.
What nationality was Mary Kelly?
Mary Kelly was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mary Kelly. https://biography.guide/mary-kelly-crime-fiction-writer/
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