Date of Birth: July 21, 1966
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Sarah Waters is a celebrated Welsh novelist best known for her works set in Victorian society and for her intricate storytelling that delves into the lives of her richly developed characters. Born in Neyland, Pembrokeshire, Wales, Waters has gained critical acclaim for her novels, which often explore themes of sexual identity, class, and historical settings. Waters completed her BA in English Literature at the University of Kent and later earned her MA from Lancaster University. She received her PhD from Queen Mary, University of London, where her thesis focused on gay and lesbian historical fiction. This academic background has significantly influenced her literary works. Her debut novel, “Tipping the Velvet” (1998), was a resounding success and was adapted into a BBC television series. Waters followed this with several other bestsellers, such as “Affinity” (1999), “Fingersmith” (2002), and “The Night Watch” (2006), each of which has received numerous literary awards and nominations.
5 Interesting Facts about Sarah Waters
1. Sarah Waters was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize three times, for “Fingersmith”, “The Night Watch”, and “The Little Stranger”.
2. Her novel “Fingersmith” was adapted into the South Korean film “The Handmaiden” in 2016, directed by Park Chan-wook.
3. Waters was included in the 2003 list of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists.
4. She was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2009.
5. Waters’ novels often feature strong lesbian protagonists, reflecting her own identity as an openly lesbian author.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sarah Waters
1. “I suppose I am a bit of a perfectionist. I want everything to be just right.”
2. “I love the idea of the past being a place that you can visit and explore.”
3. “I think historical fiction helps us to see the present more clearly.”
4. “Writing is a very solitary occupation, and it’s wonderful to have the support of other writers.”
5. “I’ve always been drawn to stories about outsiders, about people who are trying to find their place in the world.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Sarah Waters has achieved an estimated net worth of $5 million through her successful writing career and various adaptations of her works.
Children
Sarah Waters has no children.
Relevant Links
1. [Sarah Waters – Official Website](http://www.sarahwaters.com
2. [Sarah Waters – Goodreads Profile](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/72897.Sarah_Waters
3. [Sarah Waters – Royal Society of Literature](https://rsliterature.org/fellow/sarah-waters-3/
5. [Sarah Waters – BBC Adaptation of “Tipping the Velvet”](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00tjtr9
