Best known for her mystery novels, Rhys Bowen was born and raised in England. She graduated from the University of London and worked as a drama and dance teacher before she began her writing career. Rhys is a New York Times bestselling mystery author and winner of both Agatha and Anthony Awards for her Molly Murphy mysteries which are set in 1902 New York City. She has also written award-winning short stories and has recently published two internationally bestselling WWII novels, one of them became a #1 Kindle bestseller, selling almost half a million copies to date.