Margaret Mayhew

Margaret Mayhew is a renowned English author, celebrated for her mystery and historical romance novels. She is best known for her Village Mysteries series. Born in London, Mayhew's first memories are of the London Blitz, a significant event in her life that would later influence her writing. As a child, she lived through World War II and witnessed firsthand the destructive bombing raids by Nazi planes. Despite the British Royal Air Force's successful retaliation and the eventual end of the Blitz, the memories of this harrowing experience stayed with her.

Mayhew's writing career began in her mid-thirties, and she published her first novel in 1976. Her personal experiences during the London Blitz undoubtedly shaped her perspective and added depth to her storytelling. Mayhew's husband, Philip Kaplan, is also an author, and they share a home in Gloucestershire, England. Kaplan, an American aviation author, has added a unique dimension to Mayhew's life and work, providing a different perspective from his own experiences. Together, they represent a dynamic literary duo, each bringing their own unique voice and style to their respective genres.