Kelly Gardiner

Kelly Gardiner's historical novels for young adults include Act of Faith and The Sultan's Eyes, both of which were shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and listed as Notable Books by the Children's Book Council of Australia. Her novels for younger readers include the 'Swashbuckler' historical adventures, set in the world of the Mediterranean pirates. Her latest novel is for adults: Goddess, based on the life of the seventeenth century French swordswoman, cross-dresser and opera singer, Mademoiselle de Maupin. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, and teaches writing at La Trobe University.