Sarah Caudwell

Sarah Caudwell is the pen name of the esteemed author Sarah Cockburn, who was born in 1939. Cockburn, who wrote under the name Sarah Caudwell, is known for her contributions to the mystery genre, particularly for her Hilary Tamar book series. Before becoming an author, Caudwell had a successful career as a British Barrister and a Medieval Law professor. She was one of the few women within the Oxford Union, and according to legend, she dressed up in men's clothing to protest the organization's all-male policy.\n \n Caudwell's exceptional intellect led her to join the Chancery Bar in 1966, where she specialized in tax and property law. It was only after joining Lloyd's bank that she adopted the pseudonym Sarah Caudwell. In addition to the Hilary Tamar book series, Caudwell co-wrote several other novels and numerous short stories. Her works are highly regarded in the mystery genre, and her unique perspective and brilliant mind are evident in all of her writings. Despite passing away in 2000, Caudwell's work continues to inspire and entertain readers to this day.

Sarah Cockburn, who wrote under the pen name Sarah Caudwell, was a British author born in 1939. She is best known for her Hilary Tamar mystery book series, which includes four novels and several short stories. Caudwell's writing is highly regarded in the mystery genre, and she is also known for co-writing the novel "The Perfect Murder" with several other novelists. She was the half-sister of Alexander Cockburn. Caudwell's unique perspective and exceptional intellect are evident in all of her writings, making her a beloved and influential author in the mystery genre.
Hilary Tamar Books
# Title Year
1 Thus Was Adonis Murdered 1981
2 The Shortest Way to Hades 1984
3 The Sirens Sang of Murder 1989
4 The Sibyl in Her Grave 2000
Sarah Caudwell Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The Perfect Murder 1991
2 The Oxford Book of Detective Stories 2000
3 Women Before the Bench 2001