Charlotte Furness was born and raised in Huddersfield West Yorkshire.
After completing a BA in English, and an MA in Country House Studies at the University of Leicester, she started a career in heritage, working for English Heritage, Lamport Hall, Harewood House, Temple Newsam House, Renishaw Hall and more.
She now works as a full-time writer and heritage historian, exploring women’s history and the history of the country house.