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Nora Roberts - Biography

Roberts is a name that is familiar and beloved by millions of readers around the world. She is one of the most popular and successful American writers of our time and the author of more than 200 novels, including bestsellers in the genre of romance and thriller. In this biography, we will tell you about the life and work of this outstanding author.

Nora (real name Elin Hilda Roberts) was born on October 10, 1950 in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States. She grew up in a large family and was the eldest of five children. Her family has always supported her interest in reading and literature.

After graduating from high school, Nora attended the University of Maryland, where she studied English. Her passion for writing manifested itself as a student, when she began writing short stories and novels.

Nora's first publications appeared in the late 1970s. She wrote in the genre of romance under the pseudonyms Gillian Marsh and Sarah Hardy, and her work began to attract the attention of readers and critics.

In 1981, Nora Roberts published her first novel under her own name, "Anhapi." This novel became successful and laid the foundation for her long and fruitful career. She continued to write romance novels, creating fascinating stories and living characters.

However, her success was not limited to love novels alone. Nora also began writing thrillers and detectives under the pseudonym J.D. Robb. This series of novels about Lieutenant Eve Sullivan and her partner Rourke became also popular and won a loyal audience.