Let's make this birthday one to remember.

76 years old (Born on February 26, 1949)

Happy Birthday, Elizabeth George! May your special day be filled with more twists and turns than an Inspector Lynley mystery. You've kept us guessing for decades—earning both the Agatha Award and Anthony Award along the way—and we still can't figure out how you craft such brilliant plots!

Your novels have captivated readers worldwide, proving that crime does indeed pay...at least in literary awards! Here's hoping this year brings even greater success (and fewer fictional murders). Keep writing those gripping mysteries; after all, birthdays are just another chapter waiting to unfold—with cake instead of clues. Cheers to many thrilling adventures ahead!