Anna Mazzola is a British writer who has been making a significant impact in the literary world with her unique perspective and distinctive style. She specializes in historical crime fiction, creating characters and narratives that are deeply rooted in specific time periods, while also being universally relatable. Mazzola's ability to write in a way that is both immersive and intimate has allowed readers to gain a deeper understanding of what life was like in different eras.
Mazzola's debut novel, "The Unseeing," won an Edgar Allan Poe award, and her third novel, "The Clockwork Girl," set in 18th century Paris, has been nominated for several awards, including the CWA Dagger awards and the Dublin Literary award. Her fourth novel, "The House of Whispers," a ghost story set in Fascist Italy, was a bestseller and a Sunday Times historical fiction pick for 2023. Mazzola's writing is heavily influenced by authors such as Sarah Waters, Daphne du Maurier, and Shirley Jackson, and she has a particular interest in exploring the impact of crime and injustice in her work.
In addition to her work as a novelist, Mazzola is also a human rights and criminal justice solicitor, working with victims of crime. She is currently based in South London, where she lives with her husband, their two children, a snake, and a cat. Mazzola is known for her engaging characters and intricate world-building, and she has a strong connection with her readers, often engaging with them on social media and her website. She is currently working on legal thrillers under the name Anna Sharpe, with the first book set to be published in 2024.