Victoria Larm (b. 1984) made her debut in 2022 with The Ninth Circle, the first instalment in a historical suspense trilogy, The Plague Mask, which was followed by A God in Disguise in 2023.

Larm has studied history and art history and has previously worked in the fashion industry. In addition to writing, her greatest passions are classical music and chess. Together with her husband she runs a popular podcast with themes such as art, literature, science, religion, and philosophy.