Irina McGrath, Ph.D., is an educator, writer, and lifelong lover of mystery. She was born in St. Petersburg, Russia and immigrated to the United States nearly three decades ago. Since then, she has worked in various educational roles within a public school district and higher education institutions. Alongside her educational career, Irina has developed a deep passion for writing. Her novel, Murder at Haddonford Manor, is the first in the "Charlotte Reinford’s Adventures" series. This series intertwines mystery and drama within the setting of the English aristocracy. As a writer, Irina brings a distinctive voice to her cozy murder mysteries drawing on her diverse experiences and rich cultural background to create narratives that captivate readers’ attention.