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Christianna Brand

1907 – 1988

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Christianna Brand was born Mary Christianna Milne in Malaya but spent most of her childhood in England and India. She had a number of different occupations, including model, dancer, shop assistant and governess. Brand also wrote under the pseudonyms Mary Ann Ashe, Annabel Jones, Mary Brand, Mary Rol…

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Mystery Fiction Crime Short Stories Children's Books

Also Known As

Mary Ann Ashe, Annabel Jones, Mary Brand, Mary Roland, China Thompson

Frequently asked questions

  • What is Christianna Brand best known for?

    Christianna Brand is widely recognized for her Golden Age detective fiction, particularly her Inspector Cockrill series. She is also celebrated for her children's books featuring Nurse Matilda, which later inspired a popular film adaptation.

  • Are there any adaptations of Christianna Brand's books?

    Yes, her Nurse Matilda books were adapted into the Nanny McPhee film series. Additionally, her novel "Green for Danger" was made into a classic British film in 1946.

  • What is the reading order for Christianna Brand's Inspector Cockrill series?

    The Inspector Cockrill series begins with "Heads You Lose" (1941), followed by "Green for Danger" (1944), "The Crooked Wreath" (also known as "Suddenly at His Residence," 1946), "Death of Jezebel" (1948), "London Particular" (also known as "Fog of Doubt," 1952), "Tour de Force" (1955), and concludes with "The Three-Cornered Halo" (1957).