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Tana French
American-Irish writer and actress
Tana French (born 10 May 1973) is an American-Irish writer and theatrical actress. She is a longtime resident of Dublin, Ireland.[1] Her debut novel In the Woods (2007), a psychological mystery, won the Edgar,[2]Anthony, Macavity, and Barry awards for best first novel.
The Independent has referred to her as "the First Lady of Irish Crime".[3]
Personal life
Tana Elizabeth French was born in Burlington, Vermont, to Elena Hvostoff-Lombardi and David French.[1] Her father was an economist who worked on resource management for the developing world, and she lived in numerous countries as a child including Ireland, Italy, the United States and Malawi.[4]
French attended Trinity College Dublin, and trained in acting.
She settled in Ireland and has lived in Dublin since 1990.[1] French and her husband have two daughters.[5]
Works
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