Victoria Connelly's first novel, Flights of Angels was chosen as one of 5 titles to be promoted by Random House, Germany, to celebrate World Book Day and was also adapted into a TV movie. Her novel Molly's Millions was a runner-up in the 2006 Elizabeth Goudge Award, and in 2009 was published as a lead title in the UK by Allison & Busby and chosen as a "hot pick" in Closer magazine. Her new trilogy is her first foray into Jane Austen related fiction. Connelly lives in London, England.