Laura Wilson is an English crime writer based in London, where she was born and raised. She studied English Literature at Somerville College, Oxford, and University College London. Before establishing herself as a novelist, she worked as a teacher and editor of non-fiction. Wilson's crime novels frequently feature historical settings or strong historical connections. A distinctive characteristic of her work is her use of split or dual narratives, which allows her to weave together different time periods or perspectives within her stories.