Nanna Rognvaldardottir (b. 1957) is Iceland’s most popular cookbook author and food writer. Her first book, the food encyclopaedia Love of Food, published in 1998, was nominated for the Icelandic Literary Prize for Non-Fiction and named Reference Book of the Year.

Acclaimed for her hugely compelling historical novel The Fires Within, Nanna now continues to captivate readers with her brilliant blend of immersive storytelling in the historical crime novel When the Truth Sleeps. Her work seamlessly merges meticulous research with engaging narratives, whether she is delving into the intricacies of culinary history or weaving the rich tapestries of historical fiction.