Margaret Truman
Mary Margaret Truman Daniel was the daughter of President Harry Truman and First Lady Bess Truman.
She had a diverse career as a classical soprano, journalist, radio personality, and author.
After abandoning her singing career, she became a successful writer, penning murder mysteries and biographies of her parents.
Truman's experiences as a First Daughter provided her with unique insights into Washington politics, which she incorporated into her novels.
Married to New York Times editor Clifton Daniel, she was a prominent New York socialite.
Her Capital Crimes series, including Murder in the White House, drew on her intimate knowledge of Washington's inner workings.
