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Sarah Perry
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Sarah Perry

Sarah Perry Biography

Sarah Perry is the internationally bestselling author of The Essex Serpent, Melmoth, and After Me Comes the Flood. She lives in England.

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Enlightenment jacket After Me Comes the Flood jacket Melmoth jacket The Essex Serpent jacket
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  • Eve Chase

    Eve Chase

    Eve Chase is the pseudonym of a journalist who has worked extensively across the British press. She lives in Oxford, England with her husband and three children. (more)

    If you enjoyed:
    Melmoth

    Try:
    Black Rabbit Hall
    by Eve Chase

  • Emily Howes

    Emily Howes

    Emily Howes is the author of numerous short stories that have been shortlisted for the Bridport Prize, the Bath Short Story Award, and the New Scottish Writing Award. Her debut novel, The Painter's Daughters, was the winner ... (more)

    If you enjoyed:
    Enlightenment

    Try:
    The Painter's Daughters
    by Emily Howes

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