Charlotte Gray

Charlotte Gray is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of History at Carleton University, renowned for her literary non-fiction exploring Canadian history and biography. She holds honorary doctorates from five Canadian universities and is a Member of the Order of Canada and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Educated at Oxford University and the London School of Economics, her career spans political commentary, book reviewing, and authorship of twelve critically acclaimed books.

• Books: Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons (2023), Murdered Midas (2019), The Massey Murder (2013), and others.
• Awards: Arthur Ellis Award, Toronto Book Award, Pierre Berton Award, and multiple honorary degrees.

Her research focuses on Canadian history, biography, and true crime, blending rigorous scholarship with accessible storytelling. Gray sits on the boards of the Ottawa International Authors Festival, Art Canada Institute, and Sir Winston Churchill Society of Ottawa.