Kate Quinn

Kate Quinn is an accomplished American author, best known for her historical fiction novels. She was born in Southern California and developed a love for history at a young age. Quinn attended Boston University, where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Voice. This education likely contributed to her ability to weave historical details and authentic dialogue into her stories.

Quinn’s Empress of Rome Saga is one of her most popular series, consisting of four novels. The series takes readers on a journey through ancient Rome, exploring the lives of empresses and other influential figures of the time. In addition to this series, Quinn has also written books set in the Italian Renaissance, which delve into the lives of the infamous Borgia clan during their early years. These books, along with her other works, have been translated into multiple languages, making her writing accessible to readers around the world.

In addition to her work as an author, Quinn is also a part-time blogger. She uses her platform to share her thoughts on historical fiction, as well as interesting facts and trivia related to the genre. When she’s not writing or blogging, Quinn enjoys spending time with her husband and their two black dogs, Calpurnia and Caesar. She is also a fan of action movies, opera, and the Boston Red Sox.

Quinn has written several novels outside of her Empress of Rome series, including “The Alice Network,” “The Huntress,” “The Rose Code,” and “The Diamond Eye,” all of which have been bestsellers. She is known for her meticulous research and attention to detail, which bring historical events and figures to life in a way that is both engaging and informative. Quinn currently resides in San Diego with her husband and three rescue dogs.
Empress Of Rome Books
# Title Year
1 Mistress of Rome 2010
2 Daughters of Rome 2011
3 Empress of the Seven Hills / Empress of Rome 2012
4 The Three Fates 2015
5 Lady of the Eternal City 2015
Borgia Chronicles Books
# Title Year
1 The Serpent and the Pearl 2013
2 The Lion and the Rose 2014
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 A Song of War 2016
2 The Alice Network 2017
3 The Huntress 2019
4 The Rose Code 2021
5 The Diamond Eye 2022
6 The Phoenix Crown 2024
Short Stories/Novellas (with Marie Benedict)
# Title Year
1 Smoke Signal 2021
2 Signal Moon 2022
Kate Quinn Anthologies
# Title Year
1 A Day of Fire 2014
2 A Year of Ravens 2015
3 Ribbons of Scarlet 2019