What inspired the first book in Cornwell's Scarpetta series?
A local news story
A dream
A series of murders in Richmond
A historical event
Answer
The first book in Patricia Cornwell's Scarpetta series, "Postmortem," was inspired by a series of murders in Richmond, Virginia. Cornwell, a former police reporter, was covering the case when she became fascinated by the forensic evidence and the work of the medical examiner, Dr. Marcella Fierro. Fierro's dedication and expertise inspired Cornwell to create the character of Dr.
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