Sarah Waters

Sarah Waters is a British novelist known for her engaging historical fiction often centered on complex female characters and LGBTQ themes. Her works, including "Tipping the Velvet," "Fingersmith," and "The Night Watch," explore themes of love, identity, and social change within vivid, meticulously researched settings, primarily Victorian and early 20th-century England. Waters’s storytelling combines rich storytelling with detailed period details, appealing to readers interested in history, sexuality, and strong character development. Her writing has earned critical acclaim and has significantly contributed to the visibility of LGBTQ narratives in contemporary literature.