TASHA ALEXANDER, the daughter of two philosophy professors, studied English Literature and Medieval History at the University of Notre Dame. She and her husband, novelist Andrew Grant, live on a ranch in southeastern Wyoming. She is the author of the Lady Emily mystery series, including In the Shadow of Vesuvius.
"""Alexander brings both early Renaissance and Edwardian-era Florence to life, with well researched references to Florentine history, literature, and art."" -Booklist ""Lady Emily Hargreaves returns to Italy in 1903 in a tale of murder, espionage, and hidden treasure...Historical background adds depth to a complex, exciting mystery."" -Kirkus Reviews ""Lively...Alexander effortlessly slips an enormous amount of Florentine history into a narrative that offers a loving portrait of the city and just the right amount of dashing derring-do. This series remains as fresh as ever."" --Publishers Weekly Praise for In the Shadow of Vesuvius: Alexander's precise attention to historical details invests her series about Lady Emily Hargreaves with an unshakeable background that she expertly weaves into solid plots...[her] skills shine in In the Shadow of Vesuvius...pitch-perfect. --Sun-Sentinel Tasha Alexander brings both eras to life through meticulous research, and the dual stories come together in a chilling finale. Scenes set among the ruins of Pompeii and in the city pre-disaster have such depth that it feels like we're walking directly into them. This is an urbane thriller with a big heart. --Bookpage ""[Evokes] the setting's rich history...lovers of classical culture should be pleased."" --Publishers Weekly ""A captivating story of Pompeii... engaging."" --Kirkus Reviews Praise for Uneasy Lies the Crown: ""Readers are in the author's trustworthy hands, and the working out of the puzzle will delight mystery and history buffs alike."" --Booklist Praise for Death in St. Petersburg: Alexander is at the top of her game...(her) impeccable research and smart storytelling keep readers on the edge of their seats...A gripping tale by a grand mistress of the genre.--RT Book Reviews (Top Pick) Praise for the Lady Emily Mysteries: ""Tasha Alexander has created Victorian London's most colorful and delightfully eccentric sleuth."" --Jacqueline Winspear, New York Times bestselling author of the Maisie Dobbs Series ""Consistently witty, smart, and entertaining.""--Booklist"