Ines ThornBestselling author Ines Thorn was born in Leipzig, Germany, in 1964. Beginning her literary journey as a bookseller's apprentice, she later went on to study German, Slavic studies, and cultural philosophy at the distinguished Goethe University.In theyear 2000, Thorn published her first novel while working in a hospital library. By 2003, she was able to devote her time entirely to writing and has been creating unforgettable historical fiction ever since.Today she lives in Frankfurt am Main and works as a full-time freelance writer. The Whaler, the first installment in her popular series The Island of Sylt, is her first book to be translated into English for the American market. Read More Read Less