Ann Benson

Ann Benson's acclaimed Random House historical trilogy features THE PLAGUE TALES, THE BURNING ROAD and THE PHYSICIAN' TALE, all set in fourteenth century Europe during the Black Death. Her fourth novel, the mystery Thief of Souls, takes place in the time of Joan of Arc. Her fifth novel, the mythological fantasy AMBROSIA, is set in post-9-11 New York in Bellevue Hospital. \n\nAnn Benson is also an American master bead artist whose designs, books and web tutorials on bead work are internationally acclaimed. She is a leading world authority on both bead crochet and bead embroidery. \n\nAnn divides her time between homes in Florida and Cape Cod. Visit\nannbenson.com for information about new releases in beading and reading.