Amanda Geard is an Irish historical fiction author known for her intricately woven multi-timeline narratives. Her debut novel, "The Midnight House," was inspired by a century-old message discovered in the rafters of her Irish home and became a Richard & Judy Book Club selection, translated into eight languages. She followed this with "The Moon Gate," a sweeping tale spanning Tasmania, London, and County Kerry, interconnected through Banjo Paterson's poetry. Her upcoming third novel, "The Glass Key," set in Norway's Arctic region, is scheduled for release in 2026.
Geard's writing reflects her passion for places layered with history, drawing from her personal connections to each setting. A geologist by training, she has worked across five continents, an experience that informs her novels' sense of discovery. Her stories explore how secrets transcend time, mirroring her own fascination with artifacts like the 1911 timber inscription that sparked her first book. When not writing, she divides her time between Ireland and remote fieldwork locations, though she admits preferring her warm office to wilderness conditions.