Susan Meissner

Susan Meissner is an award-winning American author known for her historical fiction novels. Born in 1967 in St. Louis, Missouri, she earned degrees in English and journalism from the University of Missouri. Meissner's breakthrough novel, "The Shape of Mercy," was released in 2006 and became a New York Times bestseller. She has since authored over a dozen novels that explore themes of love, redemption, and the power of the human spirit. Among her notable works are "The Last Year of the War" (2019), "The Nature of Fragile Things" (2017), and "The Book of Bright and Bitter" (2015). Meissner has received critical acclaim for her vivid storytelling, well-developed characters, and ability to bring historical periods to life. Her novels have earned her numerous awards, including the RITA Award for Best Historical Romance (2009 and 2016), the Christy Award for Excellence in Christian Fiction (2010), and the Audie Award for Best Audiobook Narration (2020).