Dell Brand grew up in Sydney, attending Sydney University and the University of Wollongong. She taught in state high schools during her working life and has been recognised with the Minister's Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Outstanding Achievement in Education Award. Dell has written four children's books in the History's a Mystery series, teaching 9-12 year olds world history while giving them exciting adventures to read. A Voice to be Heard is her first adult novel. Dell loves the outdoors, especially the wilderness. In her younger years, she was a keen swimmer and squash player. S...