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What Lucy is looking for
Lucy reads across all areas of fiction but is particularly looking for reading group/upmarket commercial fiction, including family dramas, thrillers and women’s fiction. In non-fiction, she’s drawn to impactful memoirs, female-focused health and wellbeing titles, parenting books with unique angles and anything to do with the outdoors. She’s on the lookout for thought-provoking storylines, memorable characters and immersive settings. Her favourite women’s fiction authors include Taylor Jenkins Reid, Jodi Picoult, Emily Henry and Rachel Joyce. In the crime thriller space, she adores Jane Harper, Louise Doughty and Chris Whitaker.
Notable sales & clients
- Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight
- In the Company of Killers by Elora Cook
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Frequently asked questions
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What genres does Lucy Balfour represent?
Lucy Balfour represents Thriller, Crime, Upmarket Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Memoir, Nonfiction.
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