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Kate Foster


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Kate Foster has been a national newspaper journalist for over twenty years. Growing up in Edinburgh, she became fascinated by its history and often uses it as inspiration for her stories. The Maiden won the Bloody Scotland Pitch Perfect 2020 prize for new writers. She lives in Edinburgh with her two children.
 

Awards: Bloody Scotland (2023)  see all

Genres: Historical, Historical Mystery
 
New and upcoming books
Novels
   The Maiden (2023)
   The King's Witches (2024)
   The Mourning Necklace (2025)
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Awards
2023 Bloody Scotland Debut Prize : The Maiden

Award nominations
2024 John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger (shortlist) : The Maiden
2024 HWA Debut Crown Award (shortlist) : The Maiden
2023 McIlvanney Prize (nominee) : The Maiden
2023 John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger (shortlist) : The Maiden


Kate Foster recommends
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The Queen of Fives (2025)
Alex Hay
"Alex Hay has plotted another stylish and masterful scheme. The Queen of Fives is a ripper of a historical thriller: high stakes, high society and high drama, with a gleaming cast of characters and a game that keeps you guessing till the last. Hay's writing is a sheer joy, brimming with delightful Victorian detail. This is a must-read. Five stars for The Queen of Fives!"

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