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Cornwell: Morgue Lessons Shaped My Crime Novels
15 May
Summary
- Author Patricia Cornwell discusses morgue influence on her writing.
- Her new memoir, "True Crime," details her surprising childhood.
- The book explains her path to becoming a successful novelist.

Crime fiction titan Patricia Cornwell recently shared on the "Book Review" podcast how her experiences in a morgue uniquely shaped her perspective and literary output. Her journey into the world of writing crime novels began with a childhood and early adulthood that she now details in her new memoir, "True Crime."
In "True Crime," Cornwell recounts the surprising events of her upbringing. She elaborates on the specific circumstances that led her to pursue a career as a novelist. This memoir offers an intimate look at the formative influences behind her acclaimed body of work.