Susan Stokes-Chapman

Susan Stokes-Chapman is a historical fiction novelist known for her richly detailed Georgian-era works. Her debut novel, "Pandora," became a Sunday Times bestseller and earned critical acclaim, including longlisting for the Bath Novel Award and shortlisting for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize in 2020. Born in Lichfield, a city steeped in Georgian history, Stokes-Chapman developed a deep fascination for the era that later shaped her literary career.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Education and a master’s degree in Creative Writing from Aberystwyth University. Her writing is characterized by lyrical prose and meticulous historical research, immersing readers in vividly reconstructed settings. Currently residing in North West Wales, Stokes-Chapman continues to draw inspiration from history, blending it with compelling storytelling. She shares her home with two British shorthair cats, Bronte and Byron.