Ann Granger is a British author known for her crime fiction and mystery novels. She has enjoyed considerable success with various series, including the Mitchell and Markby Village series, which melds traditional English village life with whodunit tales, the Fran Varady detective series, and the Lizzie Martin historical mystery series. Granger, who has worked in British embassies in various parts of the world, uses her diverse experiences and settings to enrich her stories with international flavor and vivid descriptions. Her writing is often characterized by well-developed characters, intricate plots, and an engaging style that has earned her a dedicated readership. With a career spanning several decades, Ann Granger has established herself as a respected name in the genre of crime and mystery fiction.