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Kristin Gabriel

Kristin Gabriel is a renowned American author and screenwriter. She is best known for her debut novel The Secret History of the Pink Carnation, which was a New York Times bestselling novel. The novel was a bestseller in both the United States and the United Kingdom. She has also penned several other books, including The Masque of the Black Tulip, The English Assassin, and The Deception of the Emerald Ring.

Kristin Gabriel was born in Sacramento, California. She attended college in the Bay Area before completing her degree at UC Berkeley in creative writing and screenwriting. She has received numerous awards for her writing, including, the Society of American Travel Writers Award, the Bram Stoker Award, and the San Francisco Chronicle Fiction Prize.

Kristin Gabriel was inspired to become a writer from an early age. As she got older, she began to read historical romances and then developed an interest in the Regency period of British history. Her first book, The Secret History of the Pink Carnation, was set in this time period and made her an instant success.

The Secret History of the Pink Carnation follows the story of a secret English spy society that is involved in saving England from Napoleonic invaders. The story tracks the activities of a group of young spies, including the mysterious 'Pink Carnation.' This novel was highly praised for its complex characters, suspenseful plot, and lush romance. It became a bestseller and cemented Kristin Gabriel's place as a leader in the historical fiction genre.

The success of The Secret History of the Pink Carnation allowed Kristin Gabriel the opportunity to write sequels and to expand her world beyond the confines of the Pink Carnation series. She has since gone on to write The Masque of the Black Tulip which is set during the Napoleonic wars, and The English Assassin, which follows the thrilling exploits of an operative of the British Army.

Kristin Gabriel is an inspiring figure in the literary world. Her books have been praised for their ability to make the historical worlds she creates come alive. Her novels have also been praised for their suspenseful plots and strong writing. She is considered by many to be a leader in the genre of historical fiction and her books have been translated into over twenty different languages.

With a career spanning more than a decade, Kristin Gabriel has proven herself to be one of the most successful authors in the historical fiction genre. Her books have found fans all over the world, and her unique approach to storytelling and captivating plots continue to delight readers of all ages.

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