Catherine Steadman is a talented author and actress based in North London, UK. She is best known for her role as Mabel Lane Fox in the popular television series Downton Abbey, and has also appeared in other notable shows such as Tutankhamun, Fresh Meat, Breathless, and The Inbetweeners. Steadman was born and raised in the New Forest, UK, and currently resides in North London with her husband and their small dog.
In addition to her work in television and theatre, Steadman is also a successful author. She made her debut as a novelist with the major hit Something in the Water, which quickly climbed to the number one spot on the New York Times bestsellers list upon its release. Her writing is known for its gripping storylines and complex characters, and she has gained a large and devoted following of readers.
Steadman's first novel, Something in the Water, was a major success, becoming a number one New York Times bestseller with rights sold in over 30 territories. Film rights for the book were picked up by Reese Witherspoon's production company, Hello Sunshine, and it was chosen as a Reese's book club pick in the US and a Richard and Judy Book club pick in the UK. Steadman's subsequent novels, Mr Nobody, The Disappearing Act, and The Family Game, have also been well-received, with The Family Game reaching number #1 on the iTunes Audiobook charts. Steadman's writing has been praised by critics and readers alike, with publications such as The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and The Washington Post all giving her work rave reviews.