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We are a UK-based literary agency representing authors of commercial and literary fiction and non-fiction.

We draw on a century of experience in negotiating publishing contracts, as well as handling rights in our authors’ books for film, tv, theatre, radio, and digital platforms. In a changing landscape we embrace opportunities to find the widest possible audience for our authors across all media and throughout the world.

Translation rights in our clients’ books are handled by The Buckman Agency, a long-established company respected by publishers the world over.

Please see the About and Submissions pages for further details of what we are looking for and how to get in touch.

Note: we do NOT handle poetry, scripts for film, television, or the theatre, short stories, self-help books, or illustrated books for young children.

Two CWA Dagger 2026 awards longlistings for Sally Smith

It's paperback publication day for A Case of Life and Limb, the second novel in critically acclaimed murder mystery series The Trials of…

Syd Fini’s debut author-illustrated graphic novel series acquired by Abrams Fanfare in two book deal.

USA Today Bestselling graphic novel illustrator Syd Fini's ANU IN THE CAT KINGDOM, his debut author-illustrated series, has been acquired by…

Sally Smith’s debut novel shortlisted for British Book Awards Crime and Thriller Book of the Year 2026

​We are pleased and proud to announce that A Case of Mice and Murder, Sally Smith’s first novel in her standout historical mystery series The…