Annelise Gray was born in Bermuda and moved to the UK as a child. She grew up riding horses and dreaming of becoming a writer. After gaining a PhD in Classics from Cambridge, she worked as a researcher for authors and TV companies. She's previously published a history of the women of the Roman Empire and a crime novel set in the Roman Republic. Annelise's children's novels, Circus Maximus: Race to the Death, Rivals on the Track and Rider of the Storm are all published by Zephyr. Annelise lives with her husband in Dorset. annelisegray.co.uk Twitter: @AnneliseGray
The stunning conclusion to Circus Maximus - the epic Roman chariot-racing adventure series * Scope for Imagination * Rivals on the Track is as heart-poundingly thrilling as the races in its pages. I adored it. Buckle up for the ride of your life * Lauren St John, author of The One Dollar Horse. * I loved this adventure – full of brilliant horses, and a determined heroine following her dreams against all the odds. Looking forward to discovering what's in store for them next * Pippa Funnell, MBE, three-time Equestrian Olympic medalist. * Lovers of history, horses and heart-stopping adventure will be gripped by this action-packed and fast-paced read which will sweep you off your feet, leave you breathless and wanting to know more of the history behind the fiction * Armadillo * Fantastic new historical novel that I'm reading to my daughter. She's loving it... We are hoping there's a sequel! * Dan Snow * This thrilling debut is the first in a new historical series full of dazzling action, rich detail, fabulous horses and an unforgettable heroine * Fiona Noble, The Bookseller *