Buy 3: 30% off the 3rd with TRIPLEEN30 Jean Failler was born in the historic French city of Quimper. He is a prolific author with a career spanning 37 published works. His versatility has allowed him to excel as a novelist, screenwriter, and short story writer. He is the creator of the iconic detective Mary Lester, the protagonist of his crime novels. His work masterfully explores both historical literature and the mystery genre.