Kathleen Tessaro

Born in Pittsburgh, Kathleen Tessaro studied drama before emigrating to London.

After ten years working as an actress in films, television, and theatre, she trained as a drama teacher and voice coach. During this time, she began to write seriously and produced her debut novel Elegance, which became a bestseller in both hardback and paperback.

She continues to write fiction and recently moved back to Pittsburg where she lives with her partner.