Elizabeth Harris

Elizabeth Harris is a highly accomplished author, who also writes under the name Alys Claire. She has written more than twenty novels, and her work is celebrated for its depth and detail. Harris was born and raised in the countryside, which has served as the inspiration for the setting of her Hawkenlye book series. She attended Tonbridge and later the University of Kent, where she majored in archeology. This academic background is evident in her writing, which often incorporates historical and cultural details.

Harris currently resides in a remote cottage located in a deeply ancient landscape. This location is rich in relics from various historical periods, including the Neolithic, the era of the warrior monks and the Knight Templars. The natural beauty and historical significance of this location have undoubtedly influenced Harris's writing, imbuing her work with a sense of place and time. In addition to this residence, Harris has a home in England, which overlooks a series of parklands that include a valley and a spring.

Harris's first published novel was 'The Herb Gatherers' in 1991, and she has since written numerous novels under both her real name and the pseudonym Alys Claire. Her works include the Hawkenlye series and the Aelf Fen series, both of which are historical murder mysteries. She has also started two new series of historical mysteries, one set at the start of the reign of James I and the second in the 1880s in Victoria's reign. Harris's writing is characterized by its historical detail and richly drawn settings, making her a popular and respected author in the genre.