Deanna Raybourn

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Deanna Raybourn
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Born (1968-06-17) June 17, 1968 (age 56)
Fort Worth
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater University of Texas at San Antonio
Genrehistorical fiction
Notable awardsRITA Award for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements
Website
www.deannaraybourn.com

Deanna Raybourn (born June 17, 1968) [1] is a renowned American author of historical fiction and historical mystery novels.

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Biography

Raybourn was born in Fort Worth, Texas, but currently resides in Williamsburg, Virginia. She graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio where she earned a degree in English and History. [1]

Her debut novel, Silent in the Grave, was nominated for the Agatha Award for Best First Novel in 2007. [2] Set in Victorian era England, the acclaimed series [1] has been optioned for a UK television series by Free@Last TV. [3] [4]

Bibliography

Lady Julia Grey mysteries

Veronica Speedwell mysteries

Other fiction

Nonfiction

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Meet the Writers: Deanna Raybourn". Barnes & Noble. 2007. Archived from the original on November 2, 2013.
  2. "Past Agatha Award Winners & Nominees". www.malicedomestic.org. Archived from the original on 12 April 2010. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  3. 1 2 "From Deanna". Deanna Raybourn. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
  4. "Turning Great Stories into Great Drama". Free@Last TV. Free@Last TV Limited. Archived from the original on September 3, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2016.