Nicola Upson

Nicola Upson is a renowned English author, celebrated for her historical mystery novels. She is best known for her Josephine Tey Mysteries series, which she based on the classic mystery author of the same name. Upson was born in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, and studied English at Downing College, Cambridge. She excelled in her studies and went on to pursue a career in writing, drawing from her passion for reading and books.

Upson's career quickly gained momentum, and she became a prominent figure in the literary world. Her first novel was well-received, earning her the Escalator Award from Arts Council England. This recognition marked the beginning of a successful writing career that would soon captivate readers beyond England's borders.

In addition to her Josephine Tey Mysteries series, Upson has also authored two non-fiction works and has experience in theatre and freelance journalism. She is currently working on the sixth book in the 'Josephine Tey' series and a standalone novel set in the 1920s. Upson shares her time between Cambridge and Cornwall, where she lives with her partner. Her enduring dedication to her craft and her unique storytelling have solidified her position as a respected and admired author in the world of historical mysteries.
Josephine Tey Books
# Title Year
1 An Expert in Murder 2008
2 Angel with Two Faces 2009
3 Two for Sorrow 2010
4 Fear in the Sunlight 2012
5 The Death of Lucy Kyte 2013
6 London Rain 2015
7 Nine Lessons 2017
8 Sorry for the Dead 2019
9 The Secrets of Winter / Dead of Winter 2020
10 Dear Little Corpses 2022
11 Shot With Crimson 2023
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Stanley and Elsie 2019