Antonia Hodgson is a renowned British historical fiction author, best known for her award-winning Thomas Hawkins series. Her debut novel, "The Devil in the Marshalsea," won the Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger in 2014 and was shortlisted for several other accolades. Hodgson's writing vividly captures the grit and intrigue of 18th-century London, blending meticulous research with compelling storytelling. Before becoming a full-time writer, she had a successful career in publishing. An alumna of the University of Leeds, she is passionate about history and brings her deep knowledge to life in her novels. Hodgson resides in London and continues to write captivating historical mysteries.