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Sarah Dunant

Author of The Birth of Venus

16+ Works 13,489 Members 526 Reviews 32 Favorited

About the Author

She began her career writing mysteries, but with her last book, TRANSGRESSIONS (ReganBooks/HarperCollins), graduated to more ambitious, cutting-edge psychological thrillers. Three of her six books, including TRANSGRESSIONS, have been shortlisted for Britain's prestigious Edgar equivalent, the show more Golden Dagger award, and her third novel, FATLANDS, won the Silver Dagger. As a journalist and critic she has worked extensively in print, radio and television, where for many years she hosted her own show on BBC2. She has also edited two books of essays. Dunant lives in London with her family. (Publisher Provided) Sarah Dunant was born Linda Dunant in London, England on August 8, 1950. She read history at Newnham College, Cambridge. Before becoming a full-time author, she worked in theatre, radio and television. Her works include The Birth of Venus, In the Company of the Courtesan, Sacred Hearts, Snow Storms in a Hot Climate, Transgressions, Mapping the Edge, and Blood and Beauty. She is also the author of A Hannah Wolfe Crime Novel series. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Disambiguation Notice:

Has written two novels with Peter Busby under the pen name of Peter Dunant.

Series

Works by Sarah Dunant

The Birth of Venus (2003) 6,218 copies
In the Company of the Courtesan (2006) 2,840 copies
Sacred Hearts (2009) 1,592 copies
Blood and Beauty (2013) 968 copies
Mapping the Edge (1999) 588 copies
In the Name of the Family (2017) 295 copies
Transgressions (1997) 285 copies
Birth Marks (1991) 200 copies
Snow Storms in a Hot Climate (1988) 154 copies
Fatlands (1993) 154 copies
Under My Skin (1995) 143 copies
The Age of Anxiety (1996) — Editor — 15 copies
BP Portrait Award 2009 (2009) 10 copies
LA CORTESANA 1 copy

Associated Works

Jamaica Inn (1936) — Introduction, some editions — 3,723 copies
The Enchanted April (1922) — Introduction, some editions — 2,710 copies
Purposes of Love (1939) — Introduction, some editions — 124 copies
Return to Night (1947) — Introduction, some editions — 106 copies
North Face (1800) — Introduction, some editions — 65 copies
Kind Are Her Answers (1941) — Introduction, some editions — 54 copies
Virago Is 40 (2013) — Contributor — 30 copies

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Common Knowledge

Canonical name
Dunant, Sarah
Birthdate
1950-08-08
Gender
female
Nationality
UK
Birthplace
London, England, UK
Places of residence
London, England, UK
Florence, Italy
Education
Godolphin and Latymer School, London
University of Cambridge (Newnham College)
Occupations
broadcaster
novelist
historical novelist
Organizations
BBC
Agent
Clare Alexander (Aitken Alexander Associates)
Disambiguation notice
Has written two novels with Peter Busby under the pen name of Peter Dunant.

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Mystery set in renaissance italy-Florence? in Name that Book (April 2012)

Reviews

A story of love, the imprisonment of women in convents when society gives them no alternative, powerplays between women in enclosed worlds where there is little to no immediate contact with the outside world (and the little contact would be taken away soon after this book finishes).

I did enjoy the book and the different relationships between the women and how they have all handled their entry into the convent - or not, as the case may be. I dont normally go for books about religious orders - having gone to a convent school for 14 years I generally have had my fill of real life experiences of nuns ! - but nevertheless am pleased that I have read it to completion.… (more)
 
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nordie | 124 other reviews | Oct 14, 2023 |
Grrr.....second DNC of the week.[return][return]Has at least one strand too many, without disctinct enough voices established early enough to be able to cope with her switching narrators as often as she does.
 
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nordie | 16 other reviews | Oct 14, 2023 |
envelops you nicely in sixteenth century Italy, and a surprisingly touching ending. nice light read.
 
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zizabeph | 84 other reviews | May 7, 2023 |
very well written, engaging. believable characters and obviously thoroughly researched. it hints at a sequel, which I would be keen to read.
 
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Works
16
Also by
7
Members
13,489
Popularity
#1,721
Rating
½ 3.7
Reviews
526
ISBNs
305
Languages
19
Favorited
32

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