Fiona Flint

Ever since reading Tolkein at a young age, I've been filled with a need to know about runes, about barrows, about swords, shields and treasure. A harmless habit of studying in libraries and volunteering on digs got out of control and I ended up with a masters degree in Medieval Studies, working in museum basements and contributing specialist reports on weapon-burials from Anglo-Saxon cemeteries to archaeological publications. 

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My love of historical novels comes from a mum who devours them, refreshing her supply weekly with a well-worn library card. My favourite writers are Thomas Hardy, Hilary Mantel and Joe Abercrombie. 

 

A few years ago, now, I became disabled. Stuck at home with time on my hands, I fell down a rabbit hole and found myself face to face with my ancestors. There they were, in all their glory, speaking to me directly from the columns of Victorian newspapers. Bringing their world to life has given me so much pleasure. I can't wait to share it with you. 

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