Nancy Pickard
At a glance:
- Author: Nancy Pickard
- Characters: Jennifer “Jenny” Cain, Eugenia “Genia” Potter, Marie Lightfoot
Contribution
Nancy Pickard was one of the first female mystery writers to introduce feminist elements to traditional cozy mysteries in the early 1980’s, depicting a female amateur sleuth with a career unlike previous female protagonists, who solved mysteries without professional commitments interfering with or benefitting their efforts. In her later works, Pickard has continued creating affluent, savvy protagonists and supporting characters who are educated and experienced in their fields, earn incomes, and contribute to their communities economically and intellectually.
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