Fiorella de Maria is an accomplished Anglo-Maltese author, born in Italy and currently residing in Surrey. She grew up in rural Wiltshire, England, and attended Cambridge University, where she earned a BA in English Literature and an MPhil in Renaissance Literature. De Maria specializes in historical and crime fiction, having published nine novels that have received endorsements from veteran author and journalist Piers Paul Reid. Her writing has been described as a blend of "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie meets I Capture the Castle."
In addition to her work as a novelist, Fiorella de Maria is a qualified English Language teacher and a respected bioethicist. She has delivered lectures and papers at conferences worldwide and has authored a book titled "The Abolition of Woman," which was described by former Cosmopolitan journalist Sue Ellen Browder as "a daring revelation of the shocking exploitation of women around the world." De Maria has also appeared on various British radio and TV programs, including ITN 24-Hour News, BBC Woman's Hour, and Premier Radio's Woman 2 Woman.
De Maria was born to Maltese parents and spent her childhood in England. She attended Cambridge University and specialized in the English verse of Robert Southwell, S.J., earning a BA and an MPhil in Renaissance Literature. De Maria's writing covers a range of topics, but she is best known for her historical and crime fiction novels. Her work has received critical acclaim and endorsements from esteemed authors and journalists, cementing her reputation as a talented and versatile writer.
De Maria is also a respected bioethicist and has delivered lectures and papers on the subject at conferences worldwide. Her book "The Abolition of Woman" offers a thought-provoking analysis of the exploitation of women around the world. De Maria's expertise and passion for bioethics have earned her recognition as a leading voice in the field.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Fiorella de Maria is a devoted wife and mother of four children, with a dog named Montgomery (Monty). She currently resides in Surrey, where she continues to write and teach. De Maria's contributions to literature, bioethics, and education have left a lasting impact on those who have had the pleasure of working with her and reading her work.