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Edmund Crispin was the pseudonym of Robert Bruce Montgomery (usually credited as Bruce Montgomery) (2 October 1921 – 15 September 1978), an English crime writer and composer known for his Gervase Fen novels and for his musical scores for the early films in the Carry On series.
Edmund Crispin wrote nine novels in the Gervase Fen series, followed by an anthology of short stories under the pseudonym Edmund Crispin, a name that the author derived from “Hamlet, Revenge” by Michael Innes.
Edmund Crispin was the pseudonym of (Robert) Bruce Montgomery (1921-1978). His first crime novel and musical composition were both accepted for publication while he was still an undergraduate at Oxford. After a brief spell of teaching, he became a full-time writer and composer (particularly of film music.
Aug 12, 2022 · Learn about the dual career of Bruce Montgomery, a music composer and Edmund Crispin, a crime writer, who created the witty and eccentric detective Gervase Fen. Discover how his early success, personal struggles, and alcoholism shaped his life and work.
Nov 16, 2021 · Lindsay Johns praises the erudite and humorous detective novels of Bruce Montgomery, who wrote as Edmund Crispin, featuring Gervase Fen. He compares Crispin's work with Inspector Morse and celebrates his literary charm and wit.
Edmund Crispin has 131 books on Goodreads with 46568 ratings. Edmund Crispin’s most popular book is The Moving Toyshop (Gervase Fen, #3).
A collection of 11 books featuring Gervase Fen, a professor of English and a part-time detective in Oxford, England. The series spans from 1944 to 1979 and includes mysteries, humor, and music.
