Richard Lederer's Ultimate Book of Literary Trivia - Paperback

by Richard Lederer (Author)

What fictional detective survived an attempted murder by his creator?
Whose gravestone bears the inscription "The reports of my death are greatly
exaggerated"?
Who was the single mother, living on state benefits, whose series of fantastic novels made her the richest writer in England?

Richard Lederer's Ultimate Book of Literary Trivia lives up to its title by offering
a treasure chest of amazing facts, curiosities, and quizzes about your favorite authors
and their works.
Looking back at the Bible, mythology, and Shakespeare and moving up to a library of contemporary writers. Literary Trivia promises bright days of entertainment and
enlightenment for the passionate book lover.

Answers: Sherlock Holmes, Mark Twain, J.K. Rowling