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Finola Austin

Biography

Finola Austin

Finola Austin, also known as the Secret Victorianist on her award-winning blog, is an England-born, Northern Ireland-raised, Brooklyn-based historical novelist and lover of the 19th century. By day, she works in digital advertising.

Finola Austin

Books by Finola Austin

Brontë’s Mistress
by Finola Austin - Fiction, Historical Fiction

This dazzling debut novel for fans of MRS. POE and LONGBOURN explores the scandalous historical love affair between Branwell Brontë and Lydia Robinson, giving voice to the woman who allegedly corrupted her son’s innocent tutor and brought down the entire Brontë family.