A.J.Griffiths-Jones was born near Shrewsbury, Shropshire. She has travelled extensively in her career and has recently returned to England after ten years working as Language Training Manager for a prominent bank in Shanghai. A.J. has studied genealogy for many years and has a special interest in the world of Victorian crime. After researching the life of notorious poisoner Dr.Thomas Neill Cream for many years, her debut book 'Prisoner 4374' was published in May 2015. She is currently working on a second 'Jack the Ripper' related book, together with a series of novels.