Candace Robb is a highly regarded American author, known for her historical mystery and fiction novels. She was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in 1950 and spent her formative years in Cincinnati, Ohio. Robb's passion for storytelling and medieval history was evident from a young age, as she would frequently visit libraries and force her childhood friends to act out the storylines. This passion would eventually lead her to pursue graduate work in medieval literature and history.
Robb is particularly well-known for her Owen Archer series, which is set in 14th century England, Wales, and Scotland. The series, which includes twelve novels, is based in York and begins with "The Apothecary Rose." In addition to the Owen Archer series, Robb has also written the Margaret Kerr trilogy, which explores the early days of Scotland’s struggle again England’s King Edward I, and the Kate Clifford series, which is set in York but slightly later than the Owen Archer series. She has also published historical novels about two fascinating women she encountered while researching the Owen Archer mysteries, under the name Emma Campion.
Robb is an meticulous researcher, often traveling to the United Kingdom, especially Scotland and York, in her quest for materials for her literary work. She currently splits her time between Seattle and the United Kingdom. In addition to her writing, Robb is an avid walker, hiker, gardener, and practices yoga and vipassana meditation. She is also an active blogger, sharing her thoughts on writing, medieval history, and women's stories on her website candacerobbbooks.com. She currently has 17 crime novels set in 14th century England, Wales, and Scotland.