Sarah Perrybooks in chronological order

Sarah Perry, born in 1979 in Chelmsford, Essex, is an English author whose upbringing, marked by limited access to cultural experiences outside of her devout Christian family, profoundly shaped her writing. Perry’s style is characterized by atmospheric prose, exploring themes of grief, folklore, and the natural world, often interwoven with psychological suspense. Her novels frequently delve into the complexities of human relationships and the unsettling power of the past, drawing inspiration from classical music, poetry, and gothic literature.

Perry is a critically acclaimed and bestselling author, having penned four novels – After Me Comes the Flood, The Essex Serpent, Melmoth, and Enlightenment – alongside non-fiction works and collections of short stories. She has garnered numerous awards, including the Waterstone's Book of the Year Awards and British Book Awards, and her work has been recognized internationally with nominations for prestigious literary prizes such as the Women's Prize for Fiction and the Costa Novel Award.