Kate Sedley

Kate Sedley is the pen name of Brenda Margaret Lilian Honeyman Clarke, a respected author of historical fiction and mystery novels. Born in Bristol, England, Sedley attended The Red Maids' School in Westbury-on-Trym. She is known for her thorough research and her ability to engage readers with her writing. Sedley is married and has a son and daughter.

Sedley is a prolific writer, having started her career in 1969. She has written under various pen names, including Brenda Honeyman and Brenda Clarke, but is best known for her work as Kate Sedley. Her novels span a variety of genres, including thriller, historical mystery, and historical fiction. Sedley is particularly well-regarded for her Roger the Chapman series, which is set in 15th century England and features Roger, a former monk who now peddles his wares on the road. The series, which began in 1991 with the publication of "Death and the Chapman," has been praised for its accurate portrayal of medieval life and its engaging plotlines. Sedley was born on July 30, 1926, and is a graduate of Cambridge University. She is married to Ronald John Clarke and has two children and three grandchildren.