Flora Johnston is a writer from Edinburgh with a particular interest in stories from Scotland’s past.

Her latest novel, The Paris Peacemakers, tells the story of three Scots and their struggle to rebuild their lives after the trauma of the First World War. It takes place against the backdrop of negotiations for the Treaty of Versailles, as international politicians attempt to rebuild the world they have shattered.

Flora's debut novel, What You Call Free, was published in March 2021. Before that, she spent many years researching and telling Scotland’s stories in exhibitions, books and digital media. Her love of Scotland’s history began with a Scottish History degree at St Andrews University and has included working at the National Museum of Scotland and a career in heritage interpretation, as well as writing several non-fiction books.