Ann Cleeves
1954
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Quotes
Biography
Ann Cleeves is a British author best known for her crime novels, particularly the Vera Stanhope and Shetland series. She was born in 1954 in England and worked as a probation officer before becoming a full-time writer. Cleeves' works have been adapted for television, gaining international popularity for their engaging storytelling and intriguing characters.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I don't start with a message. I start with a character and a place.
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I suppose crime drama brings its own morality with it.
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I think a sense of place is fundamental to good fiction.
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I don’t think crime novels have to be about the worst aspects of humanity.
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All my books are set in an enclosed rural community.