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Nicolas Freeling

English novelist (1927-2003) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 76

Nicolas Freeling, was a British crime novelist, best known as the author of the "Van der Valk" series of detective novels.

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Edgar Awards1967
Grand Prix de Littérature Policière1965

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A television series based on the character, Van der Valk, was produced for the British ITV network by Thames Television during the 1970s and was revived in 1991-92; a remake with new cast, characters, and storylines was launched in 2020 as Van der Valk.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2003 · aged 76

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