Elizabeth Thornton

Elizabeth Thornton is the pen name of Mary George. Born 1940 in Aberdeen, Scotland, she became a teacher and established her own nursery school before emigrating to Canada with her family.

As many historical romance authors she was captivated by the the Regencies written by Georgette Heyer. Naturally her first published book (Bluestocking Bride) was published 1987 in the Zebra Regency Romance line. Many of her historical romances are set in the Napoleonic era prior to the Regency. She likes reading and is a Harry Potter fan. She also likes to travel to research her books.

She died on July 12, 2010.

On the Web

• Wikipedia [1]

Awards

• 2001 RT Reviewers Choice Award Winner - Historical Romantic Mystery, Princess Charming

Recognitions

• 2007 RITA Award Finalist - Romantic Suspense, The Bachelor Trap
• 2006 RITA Award Finalist - Romantic Suspense, The Marriage Trap
• 2005 RITA Award Finalist - Romantic Suspense, Shady Lady
• 2002 RITA Award Finalist - Romantic Suspense, The Perfect Princess
• 2002 RITA Award Finalist - Romantic Suspense, Princess Charming
• 2000 RITA Award Finalist - Romantic Suspense, Strangers At Dawn
• 1991 RITA Award Finalist - Single Title Historical Romance, Scarlet Angel

Awards (body of work)

• 1987-88 RT Career Achievement Award Winner - New Regency Historical Romance