MEET KATHERINE
I’m an Irish novelist, born in Carrickfergus. Writing historical fiction is what I love best, though I have also explored contemporary themes. I’ve been living in northern Tuscany since 2006, between the Apuan Alps and the Tyrrhenian Sea, with my Italian husband, my cat Iris and two kittens she’s made her own; my two sons have flown the nest…
Explore my writing
I write under three names, depending on theme: my own name, Katie Hutton and Kate Zarrelli. Click on the bookshelves below to learn more about my writing.
Katherine Mezzacappa’s historical novel, The Maiden of Florence, was a delight to read. She has succeeded in seamlessly weaving faultless research into a fascinating true story.
Elizabeth Mac Donald, author of A Matter of Interpretation
Katherine Mezzacappa 