Robert Harris (novelist)
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Robert Dennis Harris (born 7 March 1957) is a British novelist and former journalist. Although he began his career in journalism and non-fiction, his fame rests upon his works of historical fiction. Beginning with the best-seller Fatherland, Harris focused on events surrounding the Second World War, followed by works set in ancient Rome. His most recent works centre on contemporary history.
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Born | (1957-03-07) 7 March 1957 (age 67) Nottingham, England |
Occupation | Novelist |
Education | Selwyn College, Cambridge (BA) |
Period | 1982–present |
Genre | Fiction |
Subject | Historical fiction thriller |
Notable works | Fatherland An Officer and a Spy |
Notable awards | British Press Award Columnist of the Year (2003) César Award for Best Adaptation (2011, 2020) |
Spouse | Gill Hornby |
Children | 4 |
Relatives | Nick Hornby (brother-in-law) |
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