Miriam lives in western New York State, the scene of her critically acclaimed Seneca Falls Series. She is an American historian and a former librarian. Her first novel, Seneca Falls Inheritance, Agatha nominated for Best First Mystery Novel 1992, is set against the backdrop of the first Women's Rights Convention held in 1848. Since then she has written eighth more novels that focus on the history of America and the evolution of women and minority rights. Monfredo's seventh book, Sisters of Cain (2000), is the first volume of a Civil War trilogy set in Washington D.C. and Virginia, during the Union's failed 1862 Peninsula Campaign. Her eighth book, Brothers Of Cain (2001) is the most recent release. Forthcoming is Children of Cain (Fall 2002).

Monfredo is the recipient of the 2000 Career Achievement Award for Historical Mystery Writing by Romantic Times. Her second book, North Star Conspiracy, was chosen for the statewide 2002 "Alaska Reads..." program. The Voice of Youth Advocacy selected her fifth book, The Stalking Horse, as one of 1998's best adult mysteries for young adults. She was also the recipient of the 1996 Writing In Rochester Award presented by Writers & Books.

In demand as a speaker on the history of nineteenth-century American women, Monfredo has lectured in twenty-two states in the past four years. Her short fiction has appeared in magazines and anthologies, including two Best of the Year collections, and she is also the co-editor of two historical mystery anthologies. Monfredo's books are published in France and Germany. She is a member of the American Crime Writers League, Sisters in Crime, and serves on the National Advisory Board of the Friends of the United States Park Service Seneca Falls Memorial Site. . . . short bio

Miriam lives in western New York State, the scene of her critically acclaimed Seneca Falls Series. She is an American historian and a former librarian. Her first novel, Seneca Falls Inheritance, Agatha nominated for Best First Mystery Novel 1992, is set against the backdrop of the first Women's Rights Convention held in 1848. Since then she has written eighth more novels that focus on the history of America and the evolution of women and minority rights . . . full bio