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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