Louise Doughty

Louise Doughty is a British thriller writer known for her novels such as 'The House of Whispers' and 'The Time of the Lost Child'. Born in 1965 in London, England, she grew up in a Romany family and has spoken publicly about the influence of her roots on her writing. Doughty has won several awards for her work, including the Costa First Novel Award. She has also been a judge for the Costa Book Awards. Doughty is a frequent guest on BBC Radio 4 and has written for various publications including The Guardian and The Times. She lives in London with her husband and two children.