Mary Jo Putney

Mary Jo Putney is a New York Times bestselling American author of historical and contemporary romance. She has written over fifty novels and won two RITA Awards from Romance Writers of America. A Distant Magic is one of her acclaimed historical romances, featuring the rich period detail, complex characters, and emotionally satisfying love stories that have defined her career. Putney is particularly known for her Regency-era romances and her ability to tackle serious themes including war, disability, and social justice within the romance genre. Her audiobooks and books are treasured by romance readers and listeners who appreciate intelligent, emotionally rich historical love stories.