Petra Durst-Benning is a renowned German author, well-known for her historical fiction novels. She has been writing in German for the past two decades and has gained a significant following for her meticulously researched stories. Durst-Benning has always held a special place in her heart for the United States, having visited there as a child and developed a love for American bestsellers. Now, she is experiencing the joy of seeing her novels published in English and achieving success in the United States.
Durst-Benning was born on February 11, 1965, in Germany, and her love for writing developed while she was still in school. Initially, she aspired to become a nationally recognized translator and business correspondent. However, her career took a different turn when she began working as the editor of a dog magazine. During her time at the magazine, she would write stories of her own, and eventually, she transitioned to writing nonfiction about natural cures for animals' diseases. It wasn't until the early 1990s that Durst-Benning began writing historical fiction novels, which would become her trademark genre.
Durst-Benning has written several successful standalone novels, as well as three novel series, including the Glassblower Trilogy and Century Trilogy. These series are based on historical fiction and romance genres, and her books have been translated into English by Samuel Willcocks. Before becoming a full-time author, Durst-Benning completed her graduation in agricultural sciences from Germany. Her writing journey began with writing stories in her spare time, and her passion for writing eventually led her to become a successful author. She has built a reputation for herself as a German author, and her novels have been widely read and enjoyed by readers outside of Germany. Durst-Benning currently resides in Germany with her husband.