After completing a BA and MA at the University of Manchester, A.M Howell now writes policy documents for local government. In 2015, she was one of 15 writers selected to take part in the Curtis Brown Creative Writing for Children Course, tutored by children's author Catherine Johnson. A.M. Howell lives in Suffolk with her husband and two sons. Her debut novel, The Garden of Lost Secrets published to widespread critical acclaim.
Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs. * The Times * Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel. * The Telegraph * Utterly gripping, this wonderfully atmospheric mystery completely swept me away. * Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons * Howell's novel is children's fiction writing at its most imaginative and compelling best. * Lancashire Evening Post * An atmospheric and intriguing tale laced with science and social change against an Edwardian backdrop. * South Wales Evening Post *