Stephanie Cowell is an American author best known for her historical fiction novels. Her works often explore the lives of famous historical figures, delving into their personal and creative lives with rich detail. Cowell has a particular talent for bringing the past to life through vivid storytelling, seamlessly blending historical facts with compelling narrative. Some of her notable books include "Claude & Camille," a story about the Impressionist painter Claude Monet and his first wife, and "Marrying Mozart," which imagines the domestic and romantic life of the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Cowell's writing is celebrated for its immersive qualities and her ability to create a strong sense of time and place.