TASHA ALEXANDER, the daughter of two philosophy professors, studied English literature and medieval history at the University of Notre Dame. She and her husband, novelist Andrew Grant, live on a ranch in southeastern Wyoming.
Tasha Alexander brings both eras to life through meticulous research, and the dual stories come together in a chilling finale. Scenes set among the ruins of Pompeii and in the city pre-disaster have such depth that it feels like we're walking directly into them...an urbane thriller with a big heart. --Bookpage Alexander's precise attention to historical details invests her series about Lady Emily Hargreaves with an unshakeable background that she expertly weaves into solid plots...[her] skills shine in In the Shadow of Vesuvius...pitch-perfect. --Sun-Sentinel A captivating story of Pompeii... engaging. --Kirkus Reviews [Evokes] the setting's rich history...lovers of classical culture should be pleased. --Publishers Weekly Praise for Uneasy Lies the Crown: Engrossing...English history lovers will be enthralled. --Publishers Weekly Readers are in the author's trustworthy hands, and the working out of the puzzle will delight mystery and history buffs alike. --Booklist Praise for Death in St. Petersburg: Alexander is at the top of her game...(her) impeccable research and smart storytelling keep readers on the edge of their seats...A gripping tale by a grand mistress of the genre.--RT Book Reviews (Top Pick) Praise for the Lady Emily Mysteries: Tasha Alexander has created Victorian London's most colorful and delightfully eccentric sleuth. --Jacqueline Winspear, New York Times bestselling author of the Maisie Dobbs Series Consistently witty, smart, and entertaining. --Booklist