Karen Brooks
4 SeriesKaren Brooks is an Australian author known for her historical fiction and young adult fantasy novels. Before her writing career, she worked as an actress, children's playwright, and army officer, among other roles. She holds a Humanities degree with Honours from La Trobe University and completed a Ph.D. at Wollongong University on a scholarship.
In "The Locksmith's Daughter" by Karen Brooks, Mallory Bright, a skilled locksmith's daughter, lives reclusively after a scandal ruins her reputation. Her expertise in cracking locks and talent for codes catches the attention of Sir Francis Walsingham, Queen Elizabeth's spymaster. Drawn into a world of espionage, Mallory assists Sir Francis in uncovering schemes across England and beyond. Her involvement with the spymaster not only challenges her skills but also places her at the heart of dangerous intrigue.
