M C Beaton

M.C. Beaton, born Marion Chesney in Glasgow, Scotland, was a prolific Scottish author who began her career as a journalist and bookseller before writing over 100 historical romances under various pseudonyms including her maiden name. She achieved greater fame with her mystery novels under the M.C. Beaton pen name, creating the beloved series featuring amateur sleuth Agatha Raisin and Scottish policeman Hamish Macbeth, with works translated into 22 languages and adapted for TV.[1][2][3][4]