Victoria Whitworth facts for kids

Victoria Whitworth, born in London in 1966, is a British writer. She is also an archaeologist, someone who studies human history through digging up old things. Plus, she is an art historian, meaning she studies the history of art. Her books focus on Britain from about 500 to 1000 AD. This time period includes the Viking Age. She has written exciting novels, academic books, and a personal story.

About Victoria Whitworth

Victoria Whitworth studied English at St Anne's College, Oxford. She focused on old languages, literature, and archaeology from the Medieval period. After Oxford, she earned two more degrees from the University of York.

From 2012 to 2016, she taught at the University of the Highlands and Islands. This was at their Orkney campus. Her main research looked at ancient stone sculptures. These include Pictish, Scottish, and Anglo-Saxon stone art.

Victoria's Historical Novels

Victoria Whitworth has written three historical novels. These stories are set in England during the exciting Viking Age. This was a time when Vikings explored and settled in many parts of Europe.

Victoria Whitworth's Books

Victoria Whitworth has written different kinds of books. She has published fiction, a memoir, and academic works.

Fiction Books

• The Bone Thief (Ebury Press, 2012), ISBN: 9780091947231
• The Traitors’ Pit (Ebury Press, 2013), ISBN: 9780091947187
• Daughter of the Wolf (Head of Zeus, 2016), ISBN: 978-1784082147

Memoir

A memoir is a book where the author writes about their own life experiences.

• Swimming with Seals (Head of Zeus, 2016), ISBN: 978-1784978372

Academic Books

Academic books are written for students and experts. They share new research and ideas.

• Bodystones and Guardian Beasts: The Gravestones of Middle Britain from the 8th to 11th Centuries (Oxford University Press, forthcoming)

External Links

• Author's web site
• Victoria Whitworth on Academia.edu