Education
Quin-Harkin graduated from the University of London in 1963.
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Janet Bowen
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She has worked for both British Broadcasting Corporation and Australian television In the 1990s Quin-Harkin began writing mystery novels for adults under the name "Rhys Bowen". She has written three series under this name: one featuring British aristocrat Lady Georgiana ("Georgie") in 1930s England. One featuring Irish immigrant Molly Murphy living in early 1900s New York City.
And one featuring a Welsh police constable named Evan Evans.
She is also author of the Boyfriend Club series for young adults featuring four freshmen girls in Alta Mesa High School (Arizona): Roni, Ginger, Justine and Karen. 2000 "The Seal of the Confessional" – finalist, Agatha and Anthony.
Achievements
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2000 "The Seal of the Confessional" – finalist, Agatha and Anthony Awards 2001 Murphy"s Law – Agatha Award for Best Novel 2002 Death of Riley – finalist, Agatha Award for Best Novel 2004 "Doppelganger" – finalist, Anthony Award for best short story 2011 Naughty in Nice – Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel.
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United Kingdom
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Awards
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Anthony Award; Agatha Award
The Agatha Awards, named for Agatha Christie, are literary awards for mystery and crime writers who write in the cozy mystery subgenre (id est (that is) closed setting, no sex or violence, amateur detective).; The Anthony Awards are literary awards for mystery writers presented at the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention since 1986.The Agatha Awards, named for Agatha Christie, are literary awards for mystery and crime writers who write in the cozy mystery subgenre (id est (that is) closed setting, no sex or violence, amateur detective).; The Anthony Awards are literary awards for mystery writers presented at the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention since 1986.