Alys Clare lives in the English countryside where her novels are set. She went to school in Tonbridge and later studied archaeology at the University of Kent. She is also the author of the Hawkenlye, Aelf Fen and Gabriel Taverner historical mystery series.
A strong 10th and final Aelf Fen mystery . Readers will be sorry to see the last of Lassair * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> * Riveting . An exciting, mysterious adventure * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> * Clare produces another winner * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>City of Pearl</b> * Eerie ... Those who enjoy mystical thrillers set in medieval Europe will be well rewarded * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>City of Pearl</b> * Engrossing ... All will relate to the empathetic Lassair and her authentic emotional responses to the people in her life * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>The Rufus Spy</b> * An engaging case and plenty of genuine suspense will keep historical mystery devotees firmly in Clare's corner * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>The Rufus Spy</b> *