Lorna Cook is a bestselling and award-winning author, who has made a name for herself in the genre of historical fiction. Before she became a novelist, Cook worked as a journalist and PR professional. She decided to leave her career in journalism and public relations to focus on her true passion, writing novels that are filled with history, romance, secrets, and intrigue.
Cook's novels have been well-received by readers and critics alike. Her debut novel, "The Forgotten Village," was a Kindle Number 1 Bestseller and remained in the Kindle Top 100 for four months. The novel has sold over 150,000 copies and has been translated into eleven foreign languages. It also won the Romantic Novelists' Association Katie Fforde Debut Romantic Novel of the Year Award and the RNA Joan Hessayon Award for New Writers. Cook's other novels, including "The Girl From the Island" and "The Forbidden Promise," have also been successful and have received critical acclaim.
In addition to writing historical fiction, Cook also writes contemporary fiction under the name Elle Cook. She has written six historical fiction novels, each one weaving together secrets and forgotten history with mystery and romance. Cook's writing style is engaging and immersive, transporting readers to different time periods and locations around the world.
When Cook is not writing, she enjoys reading books by authors such as Kate Morton and Lucinda Riley. She can often be found with a glass of wine, reading a good book and enjoying her free time. Cook currently resides in Essex, England with her husband and daughters. Despite her success, Cook remains humble and dedicated to her craft, continually striving to create compelling and engaging stories for her readers.