Alex Connor, also known as Alexandra Connor, is a British author and art historian who was born in the United Kingdom. She is well-known for her conspiracy thrillers set in the world of art and has written several bestselling titles that have been translated into many languages and published worldwide.
Before becoming an author, Connor pursued a variety of careers, but it was a life-changing event - an attack and stalking in London - that led her to writing. In addition to being an author, Connor is also an artist, art historian, and arts presenter on TV. She has won numerous accolades for her work, including the Rome Prize for her book "Isle of the Dead," also known as "Il Dipinto Maledetto." Connor is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and is listed in Debrett's "Prominent People of Today."
Connor's writing is known for its focus on historical fiction and conspiracy thrillers set in the art world. She has a deep passion for art and history, particularly historical intrigue, corruption, and uncovering the past. Her next trilogy is set in the Medieval Ages and promises to be her most ambitious work yet, covering new and explosive ground. The trilogy tells the story of the rivalry between the church and the nobility, set against the brutality of the dark ages. It is a wide-ranging series with a cast of characters spanning sixty years, all of whom are involved or caught up in blood-thirsty politics and wars.
Connor's latest book, "Tempesta Maledetta," was published in July 2022 and tells the story of the theft of Giorgione's painting, "The Tempest," uniting London, Venice, New York, and the Venice of the 16th century, all of which were devastated by plague. The book has been described as "formidable," "conquering and seducing the reader," and "spectacular." Connor's other notable works include "The Rembrandt Secret," "Legacy of Blood," "The Memory of Bones," "The Isle of the Dead," "The Caravaggio Conspiracy," "The Bosch Deception," and "The Goya Enigma," among others. Her thrillers have reached the top of the bestseller charts in several countries, including the UK, USA, Italy, Russia, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, France, and Portugal.