Deanna Raybourn | |
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Born | Fort Worth | June 17, 1968
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Texas at San Antonio |
Genre | historical fiction |
Notable awards | RITA Award for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements |
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Deanna Raybourn (born June 17, 1968) [1] is an American author of historical fiction and historical mysteries.
Raybourn was born in Fort Worth, Texas, but now lives in Williamsburg, Virginia. She graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio where she majored in English and History. [1]
Her first published novel, Silent in the Grave, was nominated for the Agatha Award for best new mystery of 2007. [2] Set in Victorian era England, the acclaimed series [1] has been optioned as a UK television series by Free@Last TV. [3] [4]
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