Jane Shemilt
Great BritainBiography of Jane Shemilt
Jane Shemilt is a British writer who gained worldwide fame with her debut novel, "Daughter." She was born and currently resides in Bristol, England. Shemilt is married to a renowned neurosurgeon and together they are raising five children.
Daughter
In the summer of 2016, the psychological thriller "Daughter" by Jane Shemilt took the literary world by storm. Published by AST, the novel became an instant bestseller and received multiple nominations, including the prestigious Edgar Allan Poe Award.
The story revolves around Jenny, a young, beautiful, and intelligent woman. She is a talented doctor and a skillful artist. It seems like she has everything one could dream of: a successful career, wealth, a charming husband who is a famous neurosurgeon, and three wonderful children named Theo, Ed, and Naomi. However, one fateful day, everything changes. Naomi goes missing, and Jenny's happy world crumbles like a house of cards. The people she knew and trusted the most, her husband and children, are replaced by cold strangers and their secrets. Although Jenny is unsure if she wants to uncover this dark truth, her desire to find Naomi is stronger than ever.
"Daughter" is Jane Shemilt's first novel, which catapulted her to international fame. The book received over a thousand reviews on Amazon, was nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award in the mystery genre, and reached top positions on the Sunday Times bestseller list. The rights to translate the book have already been sold in 16 countries.
