Dianne Graves
A native of Kent, England, Dianne Graves studied modern languages before embarking on a public relations career in the fields of international education and travel. Since moving to Canada, her lifelong interest in history has led her to research and write three books: A Crown of Life: The World of John McCrae, a new edition of which appeared in 2012; In the Midst of Alarms: The Untold Story of Women and the War of 1812; and Redcoats and River Pirates: Sam and Ellen's Adventure at the Windmill, a novel for young readers set on the St. Lawrence in the 1830s. She is currently working on a book concerned with the First World War.
Dianne has acted as a consultant for a number of projects including the CBC series A People's History of Canada and the PBS documentary The War of 1812. She also appeared in the documentary film John McCrae's War. She continues to write and research, and to work with her husband on a variety of historical and heritage projects. Dianne is also a frequent guest speaker, currently much in demand during the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.
Dianne has acted as a consultant for a number of projects including the CBC series A People's History of Canada and the PBS documentary The War of 1812. She also appeared in the documentary film John McCrae's War. She continues to write and research, and to work with her husband on a variety of historical and heritage projects. Dianne is also a frequent guest speaker, currently much in demand during the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.
