V. I. Warshawski
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For the film, see V.I. Warshawski (film).
Victoria Iphigenia "Vic" "V. I." Warshawski is a fictional private investigator from Chicago who is the protagonist featured in a series of detective novels and short stories written by Chicago author Sara Paretsky.[1]
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![]() Warshawski, as depicted by illustrator for the cover of short-story collection V.I For Short | |
First appearance | Indemnity Only (1982) |
Created by | Sara Paretsky |
Portrayed by | Kathleen Turner (Film, BBC Radio) Sharon Gless (BBC Radio) |
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Alias | Victoria Iphigenia Warshawski |
Gender | Female |
Occupation | Private investigator |
Family | Anton "Tony" Warshawski (father) Gabriella Sestrieri (mother) |
Spouse | Dick Yarborough (ex-husband) |
Nationality | American |
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With the exception of "The Pietro Andromache", Warshawski's adventures are written in the first person.[2]