Finola Austin was born in Gravesend, England, to a Northern Irish father and an English/Welsh mother. Raised in Northern Ireland, Austin spent her childhood telling stories to her long-suffering younger sister and reading all the books she could get her hands on. As an adult she founded the Secret Victorianist, an award-winning blog dedicated to 19th-century literature and culture. Brontë’s Mistress is her debut novel.
May 2, 2025
Finola Austin
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Finola Austin was born in Gravesend, England, to a Northern Irish father and an English/Welsh mother. Raised in Northern Ireland, Austin spent her childhood