Ruth Rendell
- Birthday: 2/17/1930
- Deathday: 5/2/2015
- Place of birth: South Woodford, Essex, England, UK
- Fame for: Writing
Biography
Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE was an English author of thrillers and psychological murder mysteries. Rendell is best known for creating Chief Inspector Wexford.