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Sebastian Faulks

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Sebastian Faulks is a British author best known for his historical novels that explore themes of love, war, and identity. Born on April 20, 1953, in Donnington, England, Faulks gained widespread recognition with his novel Birdsong (1993), set during World War I, which is considered a modern classic. His works often delve into significant historical events, with novels like Charlotte Gray (1998) and The Girl at the Lion d'Or (1989) forming a loose trilogy centered on France. Faulks has also written contemporary fiction and literary tributes, including Jeeves and the Wedding Bells (2013), a homage to P.G. Wodehouse's famous characters. Renowned for his deeply researched and evocative prose, Faulks continues to be a leading figure in modern British literature.

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Series

French Trilogy


A Historical Fiction series (1989 - 1998)

James Bond


A Thriller & Suspense series (2008 - 2008)

This series is for you if you're into...

  • Globe-trotting spy hunts across Europe and West Africa
  • Shifting loyalties in high-stakes espionage missions
  • Classic conspiracies stretching across continents

Standalone Fiction

A Fool's Alphabet

On Green Dolphin Street

Human Traces

Engleby

A Week in December

A Possible Life in Five Love Stories

A Possible Life in Five Love Stories

Short story collection

Jack Firebrace's War

Jack Firebrace's War

Short story

Where My Heart Used to Beat

Paris Echo

The Seventh Son

Standalone Non-fiction

The Fatal Englishman: Three Short Lives

Pistache Returns

Faulks on Fiction

A Broken World: Letters, Diaries and Memories of the Great War

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