Amanda Hampson grew up in rural New Zealand. She spent her early twenties travelling, finally settling in Australia in 1979, and now lives in Melbourne. Writing professionally for more than 20 years, she is the author of two non-fiction books, numerous articles and novels
Tea Ladies Mystery Series
The ladies of Zig Zag Lane in Sydney's rag trade district solve crimes
The Tea Ladies (2023)
The Cryptic Clue (2024)
The Deadly Dispute (2025)



Stand Alone
The Olive Sisters (2005)
Two for the Road (2009)
The French Perfumer (2017)
The Yellow Villa (2018)
Sixty Summers (2019)
Lovebirds (2021)






Critical Acclaim
The Tea Ladies:
- Shortlisted 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction