"Complex but highly readable" said one reviewer of Ferrars' Alibi for A Witch (1952). The psychological realism of her crime mysteries reflects the fact that Ferrars (1907-1995) was more cosmopolitan than most British authors of the period, writes Macdonald (Nicholls State U. in Thibodaux, Louisiana) in introducing this survey of her prolific output in chronological and alphabetical order, a brief biography, career chronology, and facsimiles of manuscript pages. Entries cover her characters, recurring themes, issues, locations, and literary conventions. She often treated the modern themes of abusive relationships, aging/memory, and alcoholism. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)