Katherine Webb is a highly regarded author from England, renowned for her historical and contemporary novels. She was born in Kent in 1977 and grew up in Hampshire, eventually studying History at Durham University. Her passion for History is evident in her writing, as she often explores how past events can influence the present. Human morality and behavior are also recurring themes in her work.
Webb's writing career has seen her produce a number of successful standalone novels, with her debut book, 'The Legacy', being particularly noteworthy. The book was voted as Best Read of the Summer by Channel 4 TV Book Club viewers in 2010 and earned her a nomination for Best Debut Writer at the National Book Awards in the same year. Such success propelled her to write further bestsellers, with all her books listed in the top ten Sunday Times bestsellers. Her work has been translated into 24 foreign languages and sold worldwide.
Before becoming a full-time author, Webb worked in various jobs, including as a personal assistant, waitress, bookbinder, au pair, library assistant, housekeeper, and potter. Now, she dedicates her time to writing, spending any spare time on hobbies and research for her next books. Webb has lived in London and Venice but currently resides in Berkshire, England.
In addition to writing under her real name, Webb also publishes crime fiction novels under the pen name Kate Webb. She was born in 1977 and grew up in Hampshire before studying History at Durham University. After graduating, she spent time living in London and Venice, eventually settling in the countryside near Bath, UK. Webb's debut novel, 'The Legacy', won the popular vote for the TV Book Club Summer Read 2010 and was shortlisted for Best New Writer at the 2010 Galaxy National Book Awards. Subsequent historical novels have been Sunday Times Top Ten Bestsellers and have been translated into 26 languages around the world.