Kate Quinn

Kate Quinn is an American author of historical fiction, known for her novels that highlight the often overlooked stories of women during pivotal historical periods. Born in Long Beach, California, Quinn studied Classical Voice at Boston University, where she earned her bachelor's degree (2004) and master's degree (2006). From a young age, she showed a passion for history and writing, penning her first story at seven and her first novel at ten. Quinn began her writing career with novels set in Ancient Rome and the Renaissance, such as the Empress of Rome series and The Serpent and the Pearl and The Lion and the Rose. She later focused on the 20th century, writing works such as: The Alice Network (2017)The Huntress (2019)The Rose Code (2021)The Diamond Eye (2022)The Briar Club (2024) Her works have been translated into many languages and have become best sellers on the New York Times and USA Today lists.