Amy is an American-born art historian and writer who has been living in France for over 20 years. She has a M.A. in art history from the Courtauld Institute and worked in the art market (at Sotheby's) in New York for several years before becoming an art consultant. Author of 10 young adult novels (under the pen name Amy Plum), her internationally bestselling books have been translated into 13 languages. A fan of history and urban exploring, Amy loves the stories behind the monuments and likes to weave people and stories into her tours. Amy has two teenage kids and loves engaging teens and tweens in discovering Paris.