Sophie Hannah
9 SeriesSophie Hannah is a British poet and novelist known for her psychological thriller novels, including the Zailer & Waterhouse Mysteries series. She has held academic positions at Trinity College, Cambridge, and Wolfson College, Oxford. Hannah won the Daphne du Maurier Festival Short Story Competition for her story "The Octopus Nest" and has been shortlisted for several other major awards.
Sophie Hannah's novels, known under different titles in North America and the UK, weave compelling psychological thrillers. "Hurting Distance" (also titled "The Truth-Teller's Lie") explores the complexities of deceit and truth. "The Point of Rescue" ("The Wrong Mother") delves into the repercussions of a woman's obsession with another's child. "The Other Half Lives" ("The Dead Lie Down") investigates the haunting past of a presumed dead lover. "A Room Swept White" ("The Cradle in the Grave") uncovers dark secrets hidden within a seemingly perfect family. "Lasting Damage" ("The Other Woman's House") and "The Telling Error" ("Woman with a Secret") tackle themes of betrayal and hidden identities.
