Alison Weir is a British author and public historian born in 1951. She is known for her biographical works focusing on the history of English royal women and families, examining their lives within their broader historical contexts. Her approach combines rigorous historical research with accessible narrative writing. Beyond biography, Weir has also written numerous works of historical fiction, extending her exploration of royal history into the novel form. Her work spans centuries of English royal history, making complex historical periods and figures available to general readers.