Joanna Hickson

Joanna Hickson is a popular author from The United Kingdom, who is famous for writing historical fiction books. She was born in Hertfordshire and then went on to spend her childhood in England and Australia, where she obtained her education. As a school going girl, Hickson developed a great love for history after watching the history plays of Shakespeare. But, as she had earned her degree in English and Politics, it was better for her to have a career in the field of journalism. Subsequently, author Hickson worked for BBC for a period of 25 years. She was assigned to work as an arts and news journalist. Hickson has also worked as a presenter on television and radio in Scotland and London. As of today, author Hickson writes and resides in an ancient farmhouse in the East Lothian. Author Hickson continued with her passion in medieval history. She grew fond of studying about the life and style of Catherine de Valois, the daughter of the 15th century French King named Charles VI. It has been an interest of author Hickson for all these years. With the help of her research works over the years, author Hickson has created a remarkable character in Catherine. Her fascinating story of life is told through the point of view of Mette, who was the daughter of a baker from Paris and who later becomes the wet nurse as well as a close companion of Catherine.