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Also Known As Mary Roberts
Born August 12, 1876 • Pennsylvania
Died September 22, 1958 (aged 82) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Edgar Award (1954)
Notable Works “The Circular Staircase” • “Die Fledermaus”

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