Katherine Quinn is an American author of historical fiction, children's books, and non-fiction. She is best known for her acclaimed novel The Lioness of Morocco, which was hailed by the New York Times as a “gripping and vivid tale of a woman’s power and ambition.” Her other works include the novels The King’s Daughter and The King’s Shadow, as well as the non-fiction titles The Story of the Jews and The Story of the Celts.