Martha Grimes was born on May 2, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA. When her father passed away when she was young, her mother moved her and her brother to Maryland, where her mom owned a hotel. Martha Grimes can recall a few memories from her summers at the hotel. Her brother would put on small shows in the garage behind the hotel, however she was rarely invited to the shows. She also distinctly remembers her mother's cooking. Martha Grimes now lives in Washington, D.C. and goes to England all of the time. As a matter of fact Martha Grimes is an Anglophile, meaning she admires England and the majority of her books are set in England. Martha Grimes is highly educated and has had a variety of educational experiences. She attended The University
