Sarah Jost is a Swiss-born author known for her contemporary book club novels that blend heartfelt storytelling with a touch of magic. Her debut novel, "One Last Chance" (published as "Five First Chances" in the US), explores themes of love, second chances, and personal growth. Drawing inspiration from her Swiss upbringing near Lake Geneva and the Alps, Jost crafts narratives that delve into mental health, female empowerment, and the bonds between quirky pets and their owners.
After moving to the UK in her mid-twenties, Jost settled in Buckinghamshire, where she balances writing with her career as a French teacher and pastoral manager at a girls' school. Her professional background informs her nuanced character studies and empathetic storytelling. Jost's works often feature art, resilience, and love in its many forms, reflecting her interest in complex human relationships. She lives with her husband and their energetic golden shepherd, Winnie, whose spirited personality occasionally mirrors the lively pets in her fiction.