Philippa Gregory

Philippa Gregory CBE is an acclaimed British historical novelist renowned for her rich, character-driven depictions of British royal history. Holding a Ph.D. in 18th-century literature from the University of Edinburgh, she worked as a BBC journalist.

She achieved explosive international literary stardom as the author of The Other Boleyn Girl, which won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award, followed by her bestselling Cousins’ War and Plantagenet series.

Gregory’s meticulous historical research and immersive storytelling from female perspectives have revitalized historical fiction. Her books have sold tens of millions of copies globally.