Edward Marston

Author:
Edward Marston

Date of birth: 16-May-1940
Place of birth: Wales, UK

About the author:
Edward Marston is the pen name of Keith Miles, a prolific British author known for his engaging historical crime novels set in various periods of British history. With a background in both theatre and television writing, Marston brings a strong sense of drama, atmosphere, and character to his fiction.

Born in Wales in 1940, Marston studied modern history and gained early writing experience through radio, theatre, and television scripts. Under his real name, Keith Miles, he has written numerous novels, including contemporary crime and golf mysteries. However, it is as Edward Marston that he gained widespread recognition, especially for his richly researched and entertaining historical series.

Marston’s most celebrated works include the Nicholas Bracewell series, set in the Elizabethan theatre world, following the stage manager of a fictional acting company who also solves crimes. This series cleverly blends mystery with Marston’s knowledge of theatrical history.

He is also well known for the Domesday series, set shortly after the Norman Conquest; the Restoration series, following architect Christopher Redmayne in 17th-century London; and the Railway Detective series, featuring Inspector Robert Colbeck, set during the expansion of the British railways in the Victorian era. These books combine accurate historical settings with classic detective storytelling.

With over 100 novels to his name, Edward Marston is known for his productivity, historical accuracy, and engaging plots. He continues to attract a loyal readership with his series that explore crime, justice, and society in different eras of English history.

Marston lives in Kent, England, with his wife Judi Miles, who is also a writer and actress.