Jessie Keane was born in Hampshire, the only girl in a large wealthy family. An early writer, she began winning literary prizes at age eight. Jessie s bestselling novel Dirty Game was published in 2008. A series of successful books featuring the central character, Anne Bailey, followed, including Scarlett Woman, Black Widow and Playing Dead. Jessie has earned five National Book Awards for her work. She currently resides in London and Hampshire.
