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1. This famous detective was a retired Belgian police officer. Known for his immaculate attire, and for using his 'little gray cells' to solve his cases, he also relied on his trusty sidekick, Capt Arthur Hastings, and his terrifyingly efficient secretary, Miss Felicity Lemon. Giving the name of his creator would be a giveaway, suffice to say his famous cases included 'The Mysterious Affair at Styles', 'Murder on the Orient Express' and 'Curtain', to name just a few. Who is this?
2. This critically acclaimed poet and commander of Scotland Yard is one of the most refined and cerebral detectives in fiction today. Books featuring him include 'Cover Her face' 'A Mind to Murder', 'Shroud for a Nightingale' and 'Death of an Expert Witness'. His name is Adam ______ .
3. This police Chief Inspector is the veteran of many mysteries. His wife,Agatha Troy, a famous artist, is often prominently featured as part of the books in which he is featured. Featured in books such as 'A Surfeit of Lampreys','Final Curtain', 'A Clutch of Constables', and 'Spinsters in Jeopardy', amidst very English backgrounds. Created by yet another Dame! His name is Roderick _____ .
4. With his signature monocle and foppish, dandified air, this dashing and aristocratic nobleman has solved many a mystery, often aided by his love-interest and later wife, Harriet Vane, an Oxford-educated writer. Books include 'Strong Poison', 'Have his Carcase', and 'Busman's Holiday', among others. His name is Lord Peter _____ .
5. This little old lady had a huge fan following, ever since her first appearance in 'Murder at the Vicarage'. Characterized by her ever-present knitting, she was a sharp observer of human nature, which she believed helped her solve her murders. She lived in the little English village of St Mary's Mead, and believed that 'evil is all around us'. What is her name?
6. The world's most famous literary lawyer, he was characterized by his brilliant courtroom manoeveres, often unmasking the guilty one on the stand. Aided by his friend, detective Paul Drake, and his loyal secretary Della Street, he featured in books which included 'The Case of the Deadly Toy', 'The Case of the Glamourous Ghost' 'The Case of the Lonely Heiress', and many more.
7. Dashiell Hammett's famous detective embodied the hard-bitten, tough American P.I. of the '30s and '40s, more so when his most famous book was re-made three times, most famously with Humphey Bogart portraying him. The book was 'The Maltese Falcon'. The detective was who?
8. She works as a Chief medical Examiner, and in the course of her work, has been embroiled in many gory and horrible murder investigations, which she solves, often putting her own life and career at risk. Aided by police captain Pete Marino, and her rebellious but brainy computer-savvy niece, Lucy, she has become famous with such books as 'The Body Farm', 'Cause of Death', 'Cruel and Unusual'....to name a few.
9. James Patterson's Porsche-driving forensic psychologist was made famous in books such as 'Kiss the Girls, 'Jack and Jill', and 'Cat and Mouse'. His professional bete-noir and tormentor is the killer Gary Soneji. He received even greater fame when a film was made on 'Kiss the Girls' in which he was depicted by actor Morgan Freeman. His name is Dr Alex ____ .
10. This dashing, Bond-like crime-fighter created by Leslie Charteris often used unorthodox, even illegal means to unmask the guilty party. His dashing demeanor and style meant that he was a cinch to be a TV as well as a big-screen herol. He was often aided by Chief Inspector Teal of Scotland Yard. His real name was Simon Templar but he was better known as ______ .
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