C.S. Harris

C. S. Harris, born Carol Stubbs in 1933, is an English author best known for her historical mystery novels. A self-taught historian, she began writing in her 40s, drawing inspiration from her extensive research on medieval England. Harris's acclaimed Seymour and Fitzwilliam mystery series features the detective duo of aristocratic investigator Lord Francis Powerscourt de Courtenay and cynical Scotland Yard inspector Charles Arnold Fitzwilliam. These novels, set in the Regency period, blend meticulous historical detail with suspenseful storytelling. Harris has also published other historical mysteries, including the Richard Nottingham series and several stand-alone novels. Her work has received critical praise for its authentic atmosphere, intricate plotting, and engaging characters. She was awarded the Crime Writers' Association Silver Dagger in 1986 and was nominated for the prestigious Edgar Award multiple times.