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Adam Gauntlett

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Peters Fraser and Dunlop (PFD)·UK

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Represents
fiction and non-fiction
Looking for
Upmarket-commercial fiction; series crime/thrillers; historical fiction; high-concept fiction; narrative non-fiction; true crime; memoir; popular science/psychology; serious history
How to submit
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Adam Gauntlett is a literary agent at Peters Fraser and Dunlop (PFD) based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction. Submission status not confirmed at time of writing, with responses usually within 8 weeks (if no reply after 12 weeks treat as pass). Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Middle Grade

Response Time

Usually responds within 8 weeks (if no reply after 12 weeks treat as pass)

Notes

PFD books submission guidelines: email only; include cover letter and full synopsis and first 3 chapters (or ~50 pages). Non-fiction: detailed proposal and cover letter/CV.

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