Amita Murray is a writer who has lived in various locations, including California, Delhi, and London. She has a knack for finding humor in cultural encounters and relationships. With a sense of being a nomad, she moves from one place to another, gaining inspiration for her writing. A previous tutor once described her as a "cultural abyss," which may hint at the depth of her understanding of different cultures.
Murray is an established author based in London, known for her work in contemporary and historical mystery romance. Her Arya Winters series of mysteries is published with Agora, with the first book released in 2021. In 2022, her novel Thirteenth Night won the Exeter Novel Prize. Additionally, her first novel, The Trouble with Rose, was published by Harper Collins in 2019.
Murray's love for writing was sparked by her teenage discovery of Georgette Heyer's romantic adventures in a second-hand bookstall. She was captivated by Heyer's witty banter and exciting horse chases. It took several more years for Murray to realize that Heyer was more than just an enjoyable obsession. Her debut Regency novel, Unladylike Lessons in Love, was released in 2023 and took readers on an unforgettable journey through a diverse 19th century London landscape.