Ms. Rendell was a prolific writer of intricately plotted mystery novels that combined psychological insight, social conscience and teeth-chattering terror.
Ruth Rendell, Novelist Who Thrilled and Educated, Dies at 85Ms. Rendell was a prolific writer of intricately plotted mystery novels that combined psychological insight, social conscience and teeth-chattering terror.
Ruth Rendell, Novelist Who Thrilled and Educated, Dies at 85