About Maureen Jennings
Born 1939. Maureen Jennings is a Canadian novelist and writer, known for Murdoch Mysteries.
Biography Maureen Jennings was born and grew up in Birmingham, England. She attended Saltley Grammar School. Jennings initially taught in the English department at Ryerson Polytechnic Institute and later practiced as a psychotherapist.
Jennings is best known as the author of the Detective Murdoch Series, which has been turned into a television series.
The television drama Bomb Girls was based on a concept Jennings developed.
She lives in Toronto. In 2024, she was given the Grand Master Award by the Crime Writers of Canada, which is given "to recognize a Canadian crime writer with a substantial body of work who has garnered national and international recognition."
Jennings was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2024, with the rank of Officer.
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Who is Maureen Jennings?
Canadian writer
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Maureen Jennings was born in 1939 in Birmingham.
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Maureen Jennings is a novelist and writer.
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Maureen Jennings is known for Murdoch Mysteries.
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Maureen Jennings is Canadian.
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