Brandel, Marc, 1919-1994

Marc Brandel (born Marcus Beresford) was an internationally known novelist and television writer. Born in London, England on March 28, 1919, Brandel attended St. Catherine's College, Cambridge and Westminster College, then served in the British Merchant Marine during World War II. He started writing in his twenties and published a number of novels throughout his life, including "Rain Before Seven" (1945), "The Lizard's Tail" (1979), and "A Life of Her Own" (1985). From the 1950s to the 1970s, Brandel also wrote for a number of popular American and British television series, including "The Wednesday Play" (UK), "Escape" (UK), and "Barnaby Jones" (US). Marc Brandel passed away in 1994.

From the description of Marc Brandel papers, 1955-1984. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 62093902