Keith Miles is a Welsh author best known for his historical fiction and mystery novels. After graduating from Oxford University, Miles began his career as a TV and radio scriptwriter before transitioning to novels. He has written under various pseudonyms, including Edward Marston, Conrad Allen, and Martin Inigo. Miles is particularly known for his series featuring characters in different historical periods, such as the Elizabethan Theater series with Nicholas Bracewell, the Domesday series, the Christopher Redmayne series, and the Inspector Robert Colbeck Railway Detective series.
Edward Marston is one of Miles's most famous pseudonyms, under which he writes mystery and historical fiction novels. Marston is known for his intricate plotlines and attention to historical detail. His most famous series include The Railway Detective series, the Bracewell series, the Domesday series, and the Home Front Detective series. The Domesday series, set in 1086 England, is one of Marston's most popular works. In addition to his mystery novels, Marston has also written biographies and children's books.
Miles was born in Wales in 1940 and completed his studies at Oxford University in Modern History. He worked as a lecturer in the same college for three years before becoming a full-time writer. Miles was once married to fellow author Rosalind Miles and is currently married to fellow mystery author Judith Cutler. Miles's ability to create engaging characters and immerse readers in different historical periods has made him a popular and enduring author in the genre.