Deanna Raybourn


Deanna Raybourn is a renowned American author of historical fiction and historical mystery novels.

Biography

Raybourn was born in Fort Worth, Texas, but currently resides in Williamsburg, Virginia. She graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio where she earned a degree in English and History.
Her debut novel, Silent in the Grave, was nominated for the Agatha Award for Best First Novel in 2007. Set in Victorian era England, the acclaimed series has been optioned for a UK television series by Free@Last TV.

Lady Julia Grey mysteries

  • Silent in the Grave, 2007
  • Silent in the Sanctuary, 2008
  • Silent on the Moor, 2009
  • Dark Road to Darjeeling, 2010
  • The Dark Enquiry, 2011
  • Silent Night, 2012
  • "Midsummer Night" novella, 2013
  • "Twelfth Night" novella, 2014
  • "Bonfire Night" novella, 2014

    Veronica Speedwell mysteries

  • A Curious Beginning, 2015
  • A Perilous Undertaking, 2017
  • A Treacherous Curse, 2018
  • A Dangerous Collaboration, 2019
  • A Murderous Relation, 2020
  • An Unexpected Peril, 2021
  • An Impossible Impostor, 2022
  • A Sinister Revenge, 2023
  • A Grave Robbery, 2024

    Other fiction

  • The Dead Travel Fast, 2010
  • Far in the Wilds novella prequel, 2013
  • A Spear of Summer Grass, 2013
  • "Whisper of Jasmine" novella prequel, 2014
  • City of Jasmine, 2014
  • Night of a Thousand Stars, 2014
  • Killers of a Certain Age, 2022
  • Kills Well with Others, 2025

    Nonfiction

  • chapter in Scribbling Women and the Real-Life Romance Heroes Who Love Them, 2014
  • contribution to The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook, 2015