Carol O’Connell

Carol O'Connell is an American crime fiction author known for her historical mystery series set in Victorian England. Born in White Plains, New York, in 1947, she began her writing career as a journalist. Her debut novel, "Mallory's Oracle," introduced Lady Julia Grey, a widowed psychic investigator who solves crimes in London's high society. O'Connell has written over 20 books in the Lady Julia Grey series, praised for their well-developed characters, gripping plots, and vivid historical atmosphere. She has received the Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel (2005), the Macavity Award for Best Historical Mystery (2010), and the Bruce Alexander Award for Historical Fiction (2008). O'Connell's Lady Julia Grey novels continue to captivate readers with their blend of mystery, suspense, and Victorian charm.