Mary Kingswood is a traditional Regency romance author, who currently resides in the stunning Highlands of Scotland with her husband. She is known for her adoration of chocolate, whisky, and her Kindle, as well as her disdain for driving on motorways, cooking, shopping, and hospitals. Inspired by the works of Georgette Heyer, Mary's writing focuses on drawing room, rather than bedroom, scenes. Her love for the Regency era is evident in her captivating storytelling, which primarily revolves around the lives of the British gentry and nobility during that time.
Mary Kingswood is the author of several series, including the "Mercer's House" series, the "Strangers" series, and the "Silver Linings Mysteries." The "Mercer's House" series chronicles the journey of the Fletcher family, who have grown wealthy in the north of England through trade and are now seeking to elevate their social status by becoming landed gentry. The series follows their attempts to marry the beauty of the family into the nobility, but they soon discover that leaving behind their roots in trade is not as simple as they had hoped. The "Strangers" series introduces a series of mysterious newcomers to a small Shropshire village, each bringing their own secrets and uncovering the villagers' secrets in the process. The "Silver Linings Mysteries" follows the lives of the heirs of the Brig Minerva, which sank with great loss of life. This tragedy brings about significant changes and unexpected benefits for the heirs, but the past is not easily left behind. Readers can find out more about Mary's books, sign up for her mailing list, and read sample chapters on her website: marykingswood.co.uk.
Mary Kingswood is an active reviewer of Regency romances, sharing her thoughts on her website and on her Goodreads account under her real name, Pauline M. Ross. Her avatar features Archduchess Clementina of Austria (1798-1881), Princess of Salerno, painted around 1839. In her leisure time, Mary enjoys various hobbies and activities, such as listening to massed pipe bands, taking long, relaxing lunches, and exploring places in her campervan. She has a particular fondness for summer nights that never get dark, wood fires in winter, and the breathtaking view from her study window, which overlooks the Moray Firth and the Black Isle to the mountains beyond.