Dagmar Lange

Swedish author of crime fiction

Dagmar Lange - Swedish author of crime fiction
Born

March 31st, 1914
111 years ago

Died

1991
34 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Sweden

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An author from Sweden wrote under the pseudonym Maria Lang and specialized in crime fiction. Debuting in 1949 with the novel 'Mördare utan ansikte', she became a key figure in Swedish mystery literature. Her work featured recurring characters and unique plots that explored psychological aspects of crime. Lang was instrumental in popularizing the Swedish crime genre, influencing both readers and subsequent writers.

Published the first Swedish crime novel featuring a female detective

Created the character of Sherlock Holmes-style detective, Puck Ekstedt

Wrote over 30 novels and short stories in the crime genre

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