RITA Award
1 appearances
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Edition 27 (2008) Winner
Deanna Raybourn
でぃあんな・れいぼーん
Deanna Raybourn
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1968-06-17 （Fort Worth）
- Died
- :null
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Fort Worth, Texas → Williamsburg, Virginia
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Historical fiction author, Historical mystery novelist
- Active Years
- 2007-2024
- Nominations
- 2007 Agatha Award nomination for Best First Novel (Silent in the Grave)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at San Antonio | — | English and History | 学士（英語・歴史学） | — | United States |
University of Texas at San Antonio
English and History
Degree:
学士（英語・歴史学）
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | RITA Award for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements | — | — | Romance Writers of America | 受賞 |
RITA Award for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements
Organization:
Romance Writers of America
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Silent in the Grave
2007 Historical mysteryFirst in the Lady Julia Grey mystery series set in Victorian England.
MysteryRomanceVictorian era
Adaptations
- [TV series] Lady Julia Grey
A Curious Beginning
2015 Historical mysteryFirst in the Veronica Speedwell mystery series.
AdventureMysteryStrong female protagonist
Killers of a Certain Age
2022 ThrillerStory of retired assassins.
ActionHumor
Bibliography
- Silent in the Grave
- Silent in the Sanctuary
- Silent on the Moor
- Dark Road to Darjeeling
- The Dark Enquiry
- Silent Night
- Midsummer Night
- Twelfth Night
- Bonfire Night
- A Curious Beginning
- A Perilous Undertaking
- A Treacherous Curse
- A Dangerous Collaboration
- A Murderous Relation
- An Unexpected Peril
- An Impossible Impostor
- A Sinister Revenge
- A Grave Robbery
- The Dead Travel Fast
- Far in the Wilds
- A Spear of Summer Grass
- Whisper of Jasmine
- City of Jasmine
- Night of a Thousand Stars
- Killers of a Certain Age
- Kills Well with Others
Adaptations
- Lady Julia Grey series optioned for UK TV series by Free@Last TV
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Engaging plotsStrong romantic elementsDetailed historical settings
- Recurring Motifs
- Strong female protagonistsBlend of mystery and romanceExotic locations
Legacy
Renowned American author of historical fiction and mystery novels. Popular for Lady Julia Grey and Veronica Speedwell series. RITA Award winner, Agatha nominee for debut.
Trivia
- Debut novel Silent in the Grave nominated for Agatha Award Best First Novel.
- Lady Julia Grey series optioned for UK TV series.