Sarah Perry

Sarah Grace Perry is an acclaimed English author known for her atmospheric, Gothic-influenced novels. Born in Chelmsford, Essex, she was raised in a Strict Baptist family, an upbringing that deeply influenced her writing style and thematic focus on faith, science, and the sublime. She holds a PhD in creative writing from Royal Holloway, University of London, with a focus on the Gothic. Her works, including 'The Essex Serpent' and 'Enlightenment', have received significant critical acclaim and literary award recognition.