M. J. Carter is the pen name of Miranda Carter, a British author, and historian, noted for her works of both non-fiction and fiction. She has garnered attention and acclaim for her biographies and historical narratives, including "Anthony Blunt: His Lives," which won the Royal Society of Literature Award and was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize. In fiction, Carter is best known for the Blake and Avery series, which are historical crime novels set during the 19th century featuring a pair of detectives, the British soldier William Avery and the veteran investigator Jeremiah Blake. These novels are appreciated for their rich historical detail and thrilling plots, combining elements of mystery, adventure, and detective fiction.