Tessa Afshar is an award-winning, bestselling author of biblical and historical fiction whose novels bring the world of Scripture to life through adventure, romance, and stories of grace. Born in the Middle East, she spent her teenage years in England before moving to the United States. After becoming a Christian in her twenties, Afshar earned a Master of Divinity from Yale University, where she served as co-chair of the Evangelical Fellowship.

Her books include Pearl in the Sand, Land of Silence, The Hidden Prince, and Jewel of the Nile. Her work has appeared on Publishers Weekly, CBA, and ECPA bestseller lists and has received honours including the Christy and INSPY Awards.

Across her fiction and Bible studies, Afshar explores themes of redemption, belonging, courage, faith, and God’s grace, inviting readers to encounter biblical settings and characters with fresh imagination and spiritual insight.