Evelyn Domenica Berckman was a British author known for her post-war detective fiction, horror, and naval history novels. She was born on October 18, 1900, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and later moved to London in 1960. Berckman had a knack for creating engaging titles and featured a series of independent young women as the protagonists in her stories. Her novels were often set against intriguing backgrounds, such as the world of archaeology, bridge clubs, and ruined British mansions.
Berckman's musical career as a pianist and composer was a significant part of her life before she became a writer. However, she suffered from temporary paralysis brought on by long hours of practicing the piano, which forced her to put her musical career on hold. It wasn't until the 1940s that Berckman began her writing career in earnest. Her novels, while occasionally containing fluffy love scenes, were presented with competence and an obvious love and knowledge of the subject matter. Some of her most notable works include "The Evil of Time," "A Simple Case of Ill-Will," "The Heir of Starvelings," and "The Voice of Air." Berckman's manuscripts are now housed at the Mugar Memorial Library of Boston University. She passed away on September 18, 1978.