Sheila Connolly

Sheila Connolly (1950 – April 20, 2020) was a New York Times bestselling and Anthony and Agatha Award–nominated author known for her cozy mystery series including the Museum Mysteries, Orchard Mysteries, and County Cork Mysteries. She had a passion for genealogy and Irish heritage, living in Massachusetts and owning a cottage in West Cork, Ireland. She wrote over thirty traditional mysteries and was a member of several writers' organizations.