author
Mary Ellis
A former schoolteacher who moved into fiction, she writes stories that range from Amish romance and historical fiction to mystery and suspense. Her books are known for mixing warmth, faith, and danger in a way that keeps pages turning.
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Dick and his cat : an old tale in a new garb
by Mary Ellis
About the author
Mary Ellis is a USA Today bestselling author whose novels span Amish fiction, historical romance, and suspense. Publisher and retailer biographies consistently describe her as a former schoolteacher, and her books include well-known titles such as A Widow’s Hope, An Amish Family Reunion, and Living in Harmony.
She later expanded into mystery fiction with Midnight on the Mississippi, the first of her Secrets of the South Mysteries. That novel was listed as a finalist for both RT Magazine’s Reviewer’s Choice Award and the Daphne du Maurier Award, and her work has also been described by publishers as award-winning.
Biographical notes from her publishers say she lives in central Ohio with her husband and prefers a simpler style of life. Across her different series, she has built a readership by pairing strong settings and approachable characters with romance, faith, and suspense.