Alwyn Hamilton, born on September 10, 1988, in Toronto, Canada, is a renowned author best known for her "Rebel of the Sands" trilogy. She spent her early years moving between Canada, France, and Italy until her family settled in Beaune, France, when she was three.
Hamilton pursued her passion for art by studying History of Art at King's College, Cambridge, graduating in 2009. Post-graduation, she worked for an auction house in London before dedicating herself to writing. Her debut novel, "Rebel of the Sands," was published in 2016 and became a New York Times bestseller, leading to two sequels: "Traitor to the Throne" and "Hero at the Fall." In 2016, Hamilton received the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Debut Author. She currently resides in London, continuing her writing career.