Tessa Harris Books in Order

Tessa Harris is a British author known for her meticulously researched and engaging historical fiction novels. She began her career in journalism, studying History at Oxford University and working on various newspapers and magazines in the UK, including stints as women's editor, feature writer, and editor of several regional publications. As a freelance writer, she contributed to numerous national magazines and newspapers, honing her writing skills and developing a passion for storytelling. Harris's entry into fiction was marked by a screenplay writing competition win in 2000, which led to the creation of her iconic character, Dr Thomas Silkstone, an American anatomist and the world's first forensic scientist. This pioneering character has since become the protagonist of her bestselling Dr Thomas Silkstone mystery series, including The Anatomist's Apprentice and The Dead Shall Not Rest.