Natasha Pulley is a highly regarded British author, best known for her historical fiction and fantasy stories. She was born in Cambridge, England and studied English Literature at Oxford before earning her MA in Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia. After completing her education, Pulley began teaching English and even spent six weeks teaching in China.
Pulley's writing career took off in 2015 with the publication of her debut novel, "The Watchmaker of Filigree Street," which went on to win the prestigious Betty Trask Award. This recognition brought her to the attention of the literary world and established her reputation as a talented author. The novel is the first in The Watchmaker of Filigree Street series, which has gained a loyal following.
In addition to her writing, Pulley has a passion for researching the settings of her novels. She has traveled extensively to gather material for her books, including a scholarship-funded stay in Japan, where she lived for a year and a half and learned Japanese. She also spent several months in Peru, chasing llamas and researching her novel "The Bedlam Stacks." These experiences have enriched her storytelling and given her a deep understanding of the cultures and environments she depicts in her work.
Pulley currently resides in Bath, Somerset, England, where she continues to write and research her historical fiction and fantasy stories. Her work has been praised for its imaginative storytelling, complex characters, and richly detailed settings. She has established herself as a leading voice in historical fiction and fantasy, and her books are eagerly anticipated by readers and critics alike.