K. J. Maitland

K.J. Maitland is a British author of historical mystery and suspense fiction. She writes dark, atmospheric novels set in medieval and early modern England. The Drowned City is one of her historical mysteries — dark, gripping fiction set against the backdrop of plague, pestilence, and political intrigue. Maitland's novels are praised for their atmospheric settings, their meticulous historical detail, and their compelling mysteries. Her audiobooks and books offer listeners and readers dark, atmospheric historical mystery — fiction that brings the danger and drama of the past vividly to life.