Deanna Raybourn is a renowned New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist, celebrated for her captivating historical fiction and historical mystery novels. A sixth-generation native Texan, Raybourn graduated with a double major in English and history from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is married to her college sweetheart and resides in Virginia with their child.

Her literary works have been recognized with numerous nominations, including two RT Reviewers’ Choice awards, the Agatha, two Dilys Winns, a Last Laugh, three du Mauriers, and the 2019 Edgar Award for Best Novel. In 2015, she launched a new Victorian mystery series featuring the intrepid butterfly-hunter and amateur sleuth, Veronica Speedwell, beginning with A Curious Beginning. Veronica's adventures continue to capture the imagination of readers around the world.