May 2: TODAY'S INSPIRING WOMEN

Martha Grimes

Martha Grimes, an American writer of detective fiction, was born today in 1931. She is best known for a series featuring Richard Jury, a Scotland Yard inspector.

Deeper Dive

Martha Grimes did not appear on a bestseller list until she was 56. She didn’t make serious money until she was 60. The Washington Post shares more about her life.