K. M. Grant

Katie M Grant (born 1958) is a children's writer, based in Scotland, who is best known for her "DeGranville Trilogy", published by Walker Books.
Early and personal life.
Born Katharine Mary Towneley, she is the third daughter of Sir Simon Towneley and Lady Mary Fitzherbert. She grew up at Dyneley Hall in Cliviger near Burnley. She married William Marr Couper Grant the son of Douglas Marr Kelso Grant in 1985. They have three children together and live in Glasgow.