Robert Harris

Robert Harris is a renowned English author, best known for his historical fiction and non-fiction works. He was born on March 7th, 1957, and began his career as a journalist and television reporter for the BBC. After spending eight years in journalism, Harris made the transition to a career in novel-writing, demonstrating his versatility and talent in storytelling.

Harris's bibliography is diverse, encompassing various genres, including Historical Fiction, Nonfiction, and Mystery & Thrillers. Initially, he focused on writing non-fiction works, but his fame came from his historical fiction novels, particularly those centered around World War II. Later, he expanded his repertoire to include stories set in Rome and contemporary history. Some of his most notable works include Fatherland, Enigma, Archangel, Pompeii, Imperium, The Ghost Writer, Conspirata, The Fear Index, and An Officer and a Spy.

Harris's books have garnered significant commercial success and critical acclaim, selling over ten million copies and translated into thirty-seven different languages. Several of his novels have been adapted for film, most notably The Ghost Writer, directed by Roman Polanski. Despite his achievements, Harris remains a humble figure, living in the village of Kintbury, England, with his wife, Gill Hornby.