Gwen Moffat is a British author, best known for her mystery novel series "Miss Melinda Pink" and her literary fiction. She was born in Britain and has spent much of her life exploring the wilderness and climbing mountains. Moffat became the first female mountain guide to be certified in Great Britain in 1953, a testament to her love for climbing and her tenacity in a field typically dominated by men.
In addition to her climbing career, Moffat has held a variety of jobs to finance her adventures, including working as a dispatch rider and driver in the Army, a writer, a forester, an artist's model, a helmsman of a schooner, and a winkle-picker. These varied experiences have given her a unique perspective and have informed her writing, which often explores the themes of wilderness areas and the genesis of murder.
Moffat's writing career took off in 1973 with the publication of her first crime mystery novel, "Lady with a Cool Eye," the first in the "Miss Pink" series. She has since become a well-respected author in the crime fiction community, garnering praise for her vivid settings and intricate plotlines.
In addition to her fiction, Moffat has also written travel books, including her 1961 memoir "Space Below My Feet," which was reprinted in 2013. Her life and climbing achievements were also the subject of the documentary "Operation Moffat," which won several awards and received critical acclaim. Throughout her life and career, Moffat has proven herself to be a trailblazer and a rebel, unafraid to forge her own path and challenge traditional gender roles.