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Imogen Pelham

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Marjacq·UK

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Represents
fiction and non-fiction
Looking for
Literary and upmarket fiction; literary thrillers; smart women's fiction. Non-fiction on serious subjects in innovative ways (history, science, memoir, cookery, cultural criticism, social issues, psychology)
How to submit
Email
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Imogen Pelham is a literary agent at Marjacq based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Imogen Pelham is a senior agent at Marjacq with a strong focus on literary and upmarket adult fiction alongside serious non-fiction.

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