Jennifer Donnelly
4 SeriesJennifer Donnelly is an American author known for her YA historical fiction and urban fantasy novels. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Rochester with a degree in English Literature and European History. Donnelly resides in New York's Hudson Valley with her family.
Jennifer Donnelly's "A Northern Light," also published as "A Gathering Light" in the UK, is a compelling novel set in early 20th-century New York. The story follows sixteen-year-old Mattie Gokey, who dreams of becoming a writer but is constrained by her family's financial struggles. When she finds herself working at a hotel and discovers a guest's love letters, Mattie is drawn into a murder mystery that challenges her moral convictions. As she unravels the truth, Mattie must decide whether to pursue her dreams or fulfill her obligations to her family. "Fatal Throne," another work by Donnelly, features contributions from notable authors including M.T. Anderson and Linda Sue Park.
