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Sample of authors
Hill, Reginald
The British author Reginald Charles Hill was born in West Hartlepool, Durham, but he moved with his family to Carlisle, Cumberland (now Cumbria) when he was three years old after his father, a professional footballer, had been bought by Carlisle United. Reginald Hill attended Stanwix School where he med Patricia "Pat" Ruell. They were married in 1960. The marriage was childless, but the couple...
Literary figures
Andy (Andrew) Dalziel
Gender: Male
Andy (Andrew) Dalziel is uncouth, vulgar and loud at the same time as he is understanding and easily moved, which he does his best to hide from others. He is an experienced, effective Yorkshire inspector who solves a string of complex murders together with his colleague Peter Pascoe despite some health issues in later years. The books are by Reginald Hill.