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.