Frances Brody

Frances Brody is an English novelist who writes the 1920s-set series of crime novels featuring Kate Shackleton. The books have drawn comparison to Agatha Christie who definitely has to be considered an inspiration. The books have been praised for their accurate portrayal of what England was like after the war. Frances Brody is actually a pen name for the author, whose real name is Frances McNeil. Her mother’s own stories were a big inspiration to her early writing as Sisters on Bread Street is based on an account of her mother’s life. Her mother was a big fan as well, constantly sending her plots that she hoped her daughter would turn into a book or a play. Get notified when Frances Brody releases a new book at BookNotification.com.