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Patricia Ainsworth | |
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| Born | Patricia Nina Luckman March 20, 1932 Adelaide, Australia |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | Technical High School |
| Genre | historical fiction novel |
| Years active | 1968-1980 |
| Notable works | The Devil's Hole |
| Spouse | Robert Bigg |
Patricia Ainsworth (born 20 March 1932, Adelaide)[1] is the nom-de-plume of an Australian writer, real name Patricia Nina Bigg (nee Luckman).
Ainsworth received her education from Adelaide Technical High School. She married Robert Bigg in 1955, and they have two sons. She has worked as a secretary at the Commonwealth Trading Bank, and G R Wills and Co Ltd.[2]
Work[edit]
Ainsworth writes historical fiction novels. The Devil's Hole is a mystery set in 1877 Victoria, and Portrait in Gold a mystery set in the Victorian gold fields in 1850.[1]
The Devil's Hole was translated into French as Amour d'hier, amour d'aujourd'hui.[3]
Bibliography[edit]
- The Enchanted Cup, London: Robert Hale, (1980)[4]
- The Bridal Lamp, London: Robert Hale, (1975)[4]
- A String of Silver Beads, London: Robert Hale, (1972)[4]
- Portrait in Gold, London: Robert Hale, (1971)[4]
- The Devil's Hole, London: Robert Hale, (1971)[4] (Repr. 1987[5])
- Steady Burns the Candle, London: Robert Hale, (1970)[4]
- The Flickering Candle, London: Robert Hale, (1968)[4]
- The Candle Rekindled, London: Robert Hale, (1969)[4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Butterss, Philip (1 January 1995). Southwords: Essays on South Australian Writing. Wakefield Press. pp. 201–. ISBN 978-1-86254-354-6.
- ^ "Patricia Ainsworth". AustLit. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
- ^ "Amour D'Hier Amour D'Aujourd'Hui - Ainsworth Patricia". Antiqbook.com. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Patricia Ainsworth (8 works by) (a.k.a. Patricia Nina Bigg)". Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- ^ "Patricia Ainsworth 1932- at VIAF". Retrieved 18 July 2014.
External links[edit]
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