Maria Constantine was born and raised in London. Her Greek-Cypriot origins were a source of inspiration for her debut novel, My Big Greek Family. Maria studied Law at Queen Mary University and Lancaster Gate Law College before studying French and German at the London Institut Francais and the Goethe Institut. She taught English as a foreign language during the five years she spent living in Germany and enjoyed travelling across Europe, immersing herself in different cultures. On returning to London, married and with children, Maria juggled family life and writing; she’s a true example of a modern author-entrepreneur.