Elizabeth Lowry

About the Author

Elizabeth Lowry is a published author who works and lives in Oxford. Born in Washington D.C., Elizabeth grew up in South Africa and England, where she was educated. She frequently contributes to The Guardian, The Times Literary Supplement, The Wall Street Journal, the London Review of Books, and other various publications. She frequently contributes to the London Review of Books. Her debut was the fictional novel The Bellini Madonna, which was published in 2008 and had great critical reviews. It was followed by the novel Dark Water in 2018. The Chosen was the third novel from Elizabeth Lowry and it was released in 2022. It was shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2023. It was also named a book of the day by Guardian Fiction and a Book of the Year by the Times Best. Elizabeth Lowry is the author of over 4 books across 2 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Critical Companions to Contemporary Directors Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Elizabeth Lowry has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.