Toni Mount is a writer, speaker, and teacher who specializes in delving into the lives of ordinary people and fascinating characters from history. She has an impressive academic background, holding a Master of Arts by Research from the University of Kent, as well as diplomas in European Humanities, Literature, and Creative Writing. She also has a first-class honors degree from the Open University.
Mount is perhaps best known for her Seb Foxley series of medieval thrillers, which has gained a dedicated following. Over 40,000 copies of the series have been sold, and readers have spent over 13.5 million pages engrossed in the stories. The latest book in the series, "The Colour of Sin," is the twelfth installment, and Mount has no plans to slow down anytime soon. In addition to her fiction work, Mount has also written a number of non-fiction books that explore the everyday lives of medieval people, further cementing her status as an authority on the subject.
Mount's novels have received critical acclaim from a number of respected voices in the historical community. For example, Tracy Borman, a historian and broadcaster, has praised Mount's work as an "atmospheric and compelling thriller that takes the reader to the dark heart of medieval London." Meanwhile, Matthew Lewis, a historian, podcaster, and author, has lauded Mount's "superbly crafted Seb Foxley mysteries," citing their "impeccable research and sculpted characters" as particular strengths.
In addition to her Seb Foxley series, Mount has also written a number of non-fiction books that explore various aspects of medieval life. These include "How to Survive in Medieval England" and "Everyday Life in Medieval London," both of which have become No. 1 bestsellers in multiple Amazon categories. Mount has also expanded her focus to other time periods, with books such as "A Year in the Life of Medieval England" and a biography of Isaac Newton. Her work has been well-received by both critics and readers, and she continues to be a popular and respected voice in the world of historical writing.
Sebastian Foxley Medieval Mystery Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Colour of Poison
2016
2
The Colour of Gold
2017
3
The Colour of Cold Blood
2017
4
The Colour of Betrayal
2017
5
The Colour of Murder
2018
6
The Colour of Death
2018
7
The Colour of Lies
2019
8
The Colour of Shadows
2020
9
The Colour of Evil
2021
10
The Colour of Rubies
2022
11
The Colour of Bone
2023
12
The Colour of Sin
2024
13
The Colour of Darkness
2025
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Death Collector
2018
Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Dare They Be Doctors
2013
2
Everyday Life in Medieval London
2014
3
The Medieval Housewife & Other Women of the Middle Ages
2014
4
Richard III King of Controversy
2015
5
Dragon's Blood & Willow Bark
2015
6
A Year in the Life of Medieval England
2016
7
The World of Isaac Newton
2020
8
How to Survive in Medieval England
2021
9
How to Survive in Tudor England
2025
10
The Secret Lives of Single Medieval Women (With: Rosalie Gilbert)