E. C. R. Lorac

E. C. R. Lorac is primarily known for her Golden Age detective fiction, often featuring Chief Inspector Robert Macdonald of Scotland Yard. Her work is characterized by intricate plotting and a focus on psychological depth within the mystery genre.

The Chief Inspector Macdonald series features over 20 novels, and while they can often be read as standalones, following the publication order provides a chronological progression of the character's career. Key early titles include "Death of an Author" and "Bats in the Belfry."

E. C. R. Lorac also published mystery novels under the pseudonym Carol Carnac. Both pen names were used by Edith Caroline Rivett for her crime fiction.