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Peter Buckman

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The Ampersand Agency·UK

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Represents
fictionnon-fictioncrimehistorical fictionthriller
Looking for
A good story, whether fiction or non-fiction, peopled by credible characters and told in a distinctive voice. Represents crime writers, historical novelists, thriller writers and non-fiction. Also looks after several major literary estates including Georgette Heyer.
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Email - peter@theampersandagency.co.uk
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Last checked 18 Jun 2026·Last verified: 18 Jun 2026
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Peter Buckman is a literary agent at The Ampersand Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including fiction, non-fiction, and crime. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Peter Buckman co-founded The Ampersand Agency in 2003 after careers as a Penguin editorial board member, a commissioning editor at New American Library in New York, and a prolific writer of books, films, plays, and TV and radio scripts. His first signing was Vikas Swarup, whose debut became the film Slumdog Millionaire; current clients include crime writers Quentin Bates and Helen Black, historical novelists J D Davies and Cora Harrison, thriller writers Beverley Jones and Rachel Lynch, and non-fiction writers Sean O'Driscoll and Alex Rogers. He also manages the literary estates of Georgette Heyer, H. R. F. Keating, Angela Thirkell, and Winifred Foley.

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