Mark Dinn

Greetings! I’m Mark. I breathe life into the forgotten figures of history. The past is not dead; it’s just waiting for a good storyteller to resurrect its drama and intrigue. #History #HistoricalFiction Personal Information & Background

• Birthplace: York, England (Surrounded by Roman walls and Viking history). #York
• Education: University of Cambridge (BA in History).
• Lived In: York, Cambridge, Rome.
• Work Experience: Former history teacher, archivist at the British Museum, full-time novelist.
• Awards: 2023 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction.
• Hobbies: Reenactment (Viking era battles), metal detecting, studying medieval maps. #MetalDetecting
• Sports: Archery and Rugby.
• Languages Spoken: English (Native), Latin (Reading), Old English (Academic).
• Favorite Color: Crimson (The color of royal banners).
• Favorite Animal: Raven (Mythological messengers and incredibly intelligent).