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UK History Literary Agents

151 agents · 109 currently open to submissions

UK history publishing has a long trade tradition, from Tudor power to empire, class, war, landscape, and social history. Agents want authority, access, and a narrative reason for the reader to keep turning pages. The Mantel effect matters, even when the book is non-fiction: the past has to feel alive.

This UK page shows agents who explicitly represent history. The broad search toggle catches more who'd consider it under biography, narrative non-fiction, politics, culture, memoir, or popular science.

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Represents

Literary fiction, contemporary fiction, memoir, history, non-fiction

Looking for

Sarah Ballard seeks work with a sense of urgency and an attempt to make change in the world. She is drawn to fiction with compelling plot or structure overlaying big ideas, memoir-style non-fiction with obsession that unfolds hidden agendas, and meticulously researched history that changes worldviews. She has particular interest in feminism and feminist approaches but enjoys exploring completely new ideas and angles.

How to submit

Send the full manuscript for novels plus a one-page synopsis giving the complete story arc, or a proposal including sample text for non-fiction. Include information about your writing experience and explain why you think you would be a good match. Email submissions to ballardofficesubmissions@cwagency.co.uk for the attention of Sarah Ballard and her assistant Liv Bignold.

Last checked 16 Jun 2026Via Email
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Literary fiction, commercial women's fiction, contemporary fiction, family drama, historical fiction, crime fiction, thrillers, suspense, magical realism, speculative fiction, sff, horror, gothic fiction, romantasy, fantasy, science fiction

Looking for

Susan Armstrong seeks strong prose, compelling storytelling, vivid characters, and originality of vision. She welcomes novels that blend genres, feature unusual settings or circumstances, contain unexpected twists, possess some darkness, and present moral dilemmas. Books that evoke laughter are particularly appreciated.

How to submit

Send all submissions to susan.submissions@cwagency.co.uk.

Last checked 16 Jun 2026Via Email
Represents

Nonfiction, american history, natural science, music history, film history, sports, sports culture

Looking for

Jack Haug works with journalists, academics, and nonfiction storytellers across a range of genres. He is particularly looking to represent works that explore American history, natural science, music and film history, and sports and sports culture.

How to submit

Online submission form

Last checked 16 Jun 2026Via Form
Represents

Non-fiction, history, biography, social science, mental health, spirituality, music, sport

Looking for

Keshava Guha is building an international list, primarily non-fiction but with select fiction projects. His tastes in non-fiction are eclectic, with interests including history, biography, social science, mental health, spirituality, music, and sport. He is particularly interested in projects with global or transnational themes.

How to submit

Submit to Keshava via QueryManager at https://querytracker.net or query or 3858. Please note that he is not open to fiction submissions at this time.

Last checked 13 Jun 2026Via QueryManager
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

Email agauntlett@pfd.co.uk with a cover letter, full synopsis, and first three chapters (approximately 50 pages). Non-fiction submissions should include a detailed proposal and a cover letter with CV.

Last checked 11 Jun 2026Via Email

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