Detective writer, d. 1959 (8)

I believe the answer is:

chandler

(Other definitions for chandler that I've seen before include "Marine items supplier" , "Mystery writer" , "Candlemaker" , "Dealer in ship's equipment" , "Dealer supplying shipment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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