The Anatomy of murder

Cecil John Charles Street was a British army officer and a prolific writer of detective stories. He authored more than 140 novels. John Street used multiple pen names under which he produced multiple long series of novels: one under the name of John Rhode, the majority featuring the academic Dr. Priestley; another under the name of Miles Burton, the majority featuring the retired naval officer Desmond Merrion; and a third under the name Cecil Waye.

> Ernest Robertson Punshon (1872-1956) was an English author who wrote prolifically in a number of genres, but who is today chiefly remembered for his crime fiction. His mystery novels are appreciated by connoisseurs for their intricate plots, memorable atmospheres and substantial characters.

Helen de Guerry Simpson (1897-1940), writer, was born on 1 December 1897 in Sydney, fourth and youngest child of native-born parents Edward Percy Simpson, solicitor, and his wife Anna Maria Alexandra Guerry, daughter of the French Marquis de Guerry de Lauret. Helen grew up at her father's home, St Mervyn's, Point Piper. Her parents separated and her Catholic mother moved to London. Her father, an Anglican, sent her as a boarder to the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Rose Bay, and to Abbotsleigh....

Helen Simpson is the author of The Anatomy of Murder, a book that examines the details of crime. Her writing offers a close look at investigations, making it a good choice for fans of true crime.

Born Margaret Isabel Postgate. An English socialist politician and author who sometimes collaborated with her husband G. D. H. Cole. Raymond Postgate (Wikipedia) was her brother.