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Sarah Hornsley

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Peters Fraser and Dunlop (PFD)·UK

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Represents
fiction and non-fiction
Looking for
Commercial and book club fiction across genres; high-concept thrillers/suspense; atmospheric reads; women's fiction; uplifting speculative edge; female-led historical; romantic fiction; underrepresented voices
How to submit
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Sarah Hornsley is a literary agent at Peters Fraser and Dunlop (PFD) based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction. Currently open to submissions, 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.

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Adult

Response Time

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

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