“Only later, much later, too late, did I understand how small she (Mrs Winterson) was to herself. The baby nobody picked up. The uncarried child still inside her.”

British novelist and memoirist, Jeanette Winterson is best known for her lyrical, genre-defying fiction that blends fantasy, queer themes, and feminist critique. Her work often explores identity, love, and the fluidity of narrative, earning her a devoted readership and critical acclaim.