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Darley Anderson·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
mysteryromantic suspensepsychological suspensespeculativecrimethriller
+2 morehorrorbook club
Looking for
Cover Letter, Synopsis, First 3 Chapters or 50 Pages
How to submit
Online Form
Last checked 8 May 2026·Last verified: 8 May 2026

Jade Kavanagh is a literary agent at Darley Anderson based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including mystery, romantic suspense, and psychological suspense. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 8-12 weeks. Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 8-12 weeks

Notes

Literary Agent and Head of Books. Taking submissions. Selectively interested in non-fiction alongside her adult fiction list.

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