Lawrence, Sue: - Sue Lawrence is the author of gripping historical thrillers that cast fascinating light on the perils and injustice that characterized womens lives in Scotland in centuries past - whether they were penniless or wealthy. She is also one of the UKs leading cookbook writers and food broadcasters. Trained as a journalist, she won BBC televisions first series of MasterChef and became Food Editor of the Sunday Times and a contributor to leading magazines, and she appears frequently on the BBC. Born in Dundee, she lives in Edinburgh.