Antonia Hodgson is a renowned British author, known for her crime fiction novels. She is the author of the Thomas Hawkins series. Antonia was born in Derby and spent her formative years there. She received her early education at Littleover Community School, where she developed an interest in the early Georgian era while studying A-level History.
After completing her schooling, Antonia pursued higher education and earned an English Literature degree from Leeds University in 1994. Her love for literature and writing led her to a career in publishing, and she began working for Harcourt, Brace shortly after her graduation. Antonia's career in publishing spanned over two decades, and she eventually became the editor-in-chief at Little, Brown.
Antonia Hodgson's writing career took off with the publication of her first novel, "The Devil in the Marshalsea," which won the CWA Historical Dagger Award in 2014 and was shortlisted for several other awards. The novel was widely acclaimed for its gripping storyline and historical accuracy. Its sequel, "The Last Confession of Thomas Hawkins," received similar accolades and was released in 2015. Antonia's third novel, "A Death at Fountains Abbey," came out in August 2016, further cementing her reputation as a skilled and talented writer.