Margot Bennett

Margot Bennett

Margot Bennett was born in Lenzie, Dunbartonshire, Scotla, Scotland on January 19th, 1912 and passed away at the age of 68 on December 6th, 1980.

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Margot Bennett Stats: The highest rated book by Margot Bennett on Book Notification is The Widow of Bath, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Margot Bennett on Book Notification is The Widow of Bath, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Margot Bennett books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Time to Change Hats
1945
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2
Away Went the Little Fish
1946
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3
The Golden Pebble
1948
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4
4
The Widow of Bath
1952
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5
Farewell Crown & Goodbye King
1952
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6
The Man Who Didn't Fly
1955
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7
The Long Way Back
1955
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8
Someone from the Past
1958
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9
That Summer's Earthquake
1963
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10
The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Atomic Radiation
1964
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11
The Furious Masters
1968
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List of British Library Crime Classics Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Notting Hill Mystery (By: Charles Warren Adams)
1862
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2
The Poisoned Chocolates Case (By: Anthony Berkeley)
1929
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3
It Walks by Night (By: John Dickson Carr)
1930
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4
8
The Secret of High Eldersham / The Mystery of High Eldersham (By: Miles Burton)
1930
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5
Castle Skull (By: John Dickson Carr)
1931
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6
Mystery in the Channel (By: Freeman Crofts)
1931
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7
The Incredible Crime (By: Lois Austen-Leigh)
1931
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8
Murder of a Lady (By: Anthony Wynne)
1931
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9
The Lost Gallows (By: John Dickson Carr)
1931
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10
The Z Murders (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
1931
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11
The Corpse in the Waxworks / The Waxworks Murder (By: John Dickson Carr)
1932
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12
The Division Bell Mystery (By: Ellen Wilkinson)
1932
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13
Portrait of a Murderer (By: Anne Meredith)
1933
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14
Death in Fancy Dress (By: Anthony Gilbert)
1933
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15
Family Matters (By: Anthony Rolls)
1933
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16
The Hog's Back Mystery (By: Freeman Crofts)
1933
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17
The Mysterious Mr. Badman (By: William Fryer Harvey)
1934
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18
8
Murder Underground (By: Mavis Doriel Hay)
1934
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19
Scarweather (By: Anthony Rolls)
1934
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20
Death of an Airman (By: Christopher St. John Sprigg)
1934
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21
The Spy Paramount (By: E. Phillips Oppenheim)
1934
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22
The 12.30 from Croydon (By: Freeman Crofts)
1934
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23
The Chianti Flask (By: Marie Belloc Lowndes)
1934
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24
6
Weekend at Thrackley (By: Alan Melville)
1934
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25
Quick Curtain (By: Alan Melville)
1934
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26
The Lake District Murder (By: John Bude)
1935
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27
Death on the Cherwell (By: Mavis Doriel Hay)
1935
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28
8
The Cornish Coast Murder (By: John Bude)
1935
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29
The Traitor (By: Sydney Horler)
1936
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30
6
The Santa Klaus Murder (By: Mavis Doriel Hay)
1936
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31
The Sussex Downs Murder (By: John Bude)
1936
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32
Death of Anton (By: Alan Melville)
1936
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33
6
The Wheel Spins / Passengers / The Lady Vanishes (By: Ethel Lina White)
1936
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34
10
Death in the Tunnel / Dark in the Tunnel (By: Miles Burton)
1936
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35
Murder in Piccadilly (By: Charles Kingston)
1936
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36
Mystery in White (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
1937
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37
Bats in the Belfry (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1937
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38
5
The Cheltenham Square Murder (By: John Bude)
1937
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39
Excellent Intentions (By: Richard Hull)
1938
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40
Murder in the Museum (By: John Rowland)
1938
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41
Antidote to Venom (By: Freeman Crofts)
1938
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42
Thirteen Guests (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
1938
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43
The Port of London Murders (By: Josephine Bell)
1938
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44
The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (By: Leonard R. Gribble)
1939
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45
Seven Dead (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
1939
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46
Verdict of Twelve (By: Raymond Postgate)
1940
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47
A Scream in Soho (By: John G. Brandon)
1940
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48
Death of a Busybody (By: George Bellairs)
1942
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49
The Dead Shall be Raised & Murder of a Quack (By: George Bellairs)
1942
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50
Somebody at the Door (By: Raymond Postgate)
1943
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51
Murder's a Swine (By: Nap Lombard)
1943
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52
Checkmate to Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1944
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53
Fell Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1944
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54
Murder by Matchlight (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1945
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55
Trouble on the Thames (By: Victor Bridges)
1945
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56
10
Fire in the Thatch (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1946
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57
Death Makes a Prophet (By: John Bude)
1947
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58
Smallbone Deceased (By: Michael Gilbert)
1950
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59
Calamity in Kent (By: John Rowland)
1950
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60
Death Has Deep Roots (By: Michael Gilbert)
1951
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61
Last Seen Wearing (By: Hillary Waugh)
1952
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62
The Danger Within / Death in Captivity (By: Michael Gilbert)
1952
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63
8
Murder in the Mill-Race (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1952
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64
Crossed Skis (By: Carol Carnac)
1952
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65
Death on the Riviera (By: John Bude)
1952
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66
The Man Who Didn't Fly
1955
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67
The Colour Of Murder (By: Julian Symons)
1957
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68
The Christmas Egg (By: Mary Kelly)
1958
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69
The Progress of a Crime (By: Julian Symons)
1960
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70
Sergeant Cluff Stands Firm (By: Gil North)
1960
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71
The Spoilt Kill (By: Mary Kelly)
1961
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72
The Body in the Dumb River (By: George Bellairs)
1961
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73
Due to a Death (By: Mary Kelly)
1963
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74
Surfeit of Suspects (By: George Bellairs)
1964
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75
The Belting Inheritance (By: Julian Symons)
1965
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76
The Last Best Friend (By: George Sims)
1967
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77
The End of the Web (By: George Sims)
1976
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78
Capital Crimes (By: Martin Edwards, Richard Marsh)
2015
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79
Resorting to Murder (By: Martin Edwards)
2015
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80
8
Silent Nights (By: Martin Edwards)
2015
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81
10
Murder at the Manor (By: Martin Edwards)
2016
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82
Serpents in Eden (By: Martin Edwards)
2016
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83
Crimson Snow (By: Martin Edwards, Fergus Hume)
2016
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84
Foreign Bodies (By: Martin Edwards, Palle Rosenkrantz)
2017
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85
The Long Arm of the Law (By: Martin Edwards)
2017
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86
Miraculous Mysteries (By: Martin Edwards)
2017
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87
Continental Crimes (By: Martin Edwards)
2017
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88
Blood on the Tracks (By: Martin Edwards)
2018
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89
7.3
The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories (By: Martin Edwards)
2018
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90
Golden Age of Detection Puzzle Book (By: Kate Jackson)
2018
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91
Deep Waters (By: Martin Edwards)
2019
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92
The Measure of Malice (By: Martin Edwards)
2019
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93
Settling Scores (By: Martin Edwards)
2020
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94
A Surprise for Christmas and Other Seasonal Mysteries (By: Martin Edwards)
2020
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95
Two-Way Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
2021
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96
Guilty Creatures (By: Martin Edwards)
2021
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97
Death of an Author ( By: E.C.R. Lorac)
2024
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98
Crimes of Cymru (By: Martin Edwards)
2024
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List of Margot Bennett Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction - May 1954 - Vol. 6, No. 5
1954
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2
Capital Crimes
2015
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3
Resorting to Murder
2015
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4
8
Silent Nights
2015
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5
10
Murder at the Manor
2016
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6
Serpents in Eden
2016
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7
Crimson Snow
2016
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8
Foreign Bodies
2017
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9
The Long Arm of the Law
2017
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10
Miraculous Mysteries
2017
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11
Continental Crimes
2017
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12
Blood on the Tracks
2018
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13
7.3
The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories
2018
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14
The Measure of Malice
2019
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15
Settling Scores
2020
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16
A Surprise for Christmas and Other Seasonal Mysteries
2020
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17
Guilty Creatures
2021
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18
The Edinburgh Mystery: And Other Tales of Scottish Crime
2023
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Margot Bennett

Margot Bennett (Margot Mitchell) was born on January 19th, 1912. Margot passed away December 6th, 1980 at 68 years old. Margot Bennett was born in Lenzie, Dunbartonshire, Scotla, Scotland.

Margot Bennett (Margot Mitchell) is probably best known for her Standalone Novels. There are currently 11 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1945 with the novel Time to Change Hats . The most recently released novel was The Furious Masters which was released in 1968.

Margot Bennett also wrote the British Library Crime Classics series which has 98 books including The Notting Hill Mystery and The Poisoned Chocolates Case.

Margot Bennett: Awards & Accolades

Bennett's book, Someone from the Past won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Crossed Red Herrings Award, in 1958.

Margot Bennett books have also been nominated for multiple awards, The Man Who Didn't Fly was nominated for the Crime Writer's Association Award, Crossed Red Herrings Award, in 1955 as well as the Edgar Award - Best Mystery Novel in 1957.

Margot Bennett: TV/Movies Based on Books

Margot Bennett’s book The Widow of Bath was turned into a six-episode television series of the same name in 1959 by the BBC. Gerard Glaister directed the series, and Bennett herself wrote the screenplay. John Justin played Hugh Everton, and Barbara Murray played Lucy. Unfortunately, all episodes were lost. Margot’s second book The Man Who Didn't Fly was adapted into a TV episode by Kraft Theatre in 1958.

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Margot Bennett: F.A.Q

When was Margot Bennett Born?

Margot Bennett was born on January 19th, 1912.

When did Margot Bennett die?

Margot Bennett died on December 6th, 1980 at 68 years old.

Where was Margot Bennett Born?

Margot Bennett was born in Lenzie, Dunbartonshire, Scotla, Scotland.

What book awards has Margot Bennett won?

Bennett's book, Someone from the Past won the award Crime Writer's Association Award, Crossed Red Herrings Award, in 1958.

What was the first book Margot Bennett wrote?

The first book written by Margot Bennett was Time to Change Hats , published in 1945.

What was the most recent book Margot Bennett wrote?

Her most recently released work was The Furious Masters on January 1st, 1968.

How many books has Margot Bennett written?

Margot Bennett has written 11 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 11 Standalone Novels, 1 book in the British Library Crime Classics Series.

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