Laura Shepherd-Robinson books

Laura Shepherd-Robinson is a British author of historical literary thrillers set in 18th-century England, known for Blood & Sugar and The Square of Sevens.
Author · Historical Fiction · Mystery · Thriller · Literary Fiction

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Blood & Sugar 2019 Buy
Daughters of Night 2020 Buy
The Square of Sevens 2023 Buy
The Art of a Lie 2025 Buy

Laura Shepherd-Robinson writes historical thrillers set in 18th-century England, where the polished surfaces of Georgian society hide corruption, exploitation, and violence. Her debut, Blood & Sugar, plunges readers into the world of the slave trade through a murder investigation in the Deptford dockyards, and it won the Historical Writers’ Association Gold Crown.

Her follow-up novels have continued to mine the same period, combining meticulous historical research with propulsive plotting. The Square of Sevens, set in the world of card-reading and aristocratic inheritance disputes, broadened her readership significantly. Shepherd-Robinson worked in politics and the charity sector before turning to fiction, and that background shows in her sharp eye for power dynamics and institutional corruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Laura Shepherd-Robinson written?

Laura Shepherd-Robinson has written four books in one series.

What was Laura Shepherd-Robinson's first book?

Laura Shepherd-Robinson’s first book is Blood & Sugar, published in 2019.

What is Laura Shepherd-Robinson known for?

Shepherd-Robinson is known for writing atmospheric historical thrillers set in Georgian England. Her debut Blood & Sugar, set against the backdrop of the slave trade in 1780s London, won the HWA Gold Crown Award. The Square of Sevens, a mystery involving fortune-telling and inheritance, was a bestseller in 2023.

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