Out 7th May 2026
My new novel, High and Low, will be published on 7th May 2026 by Abacus.
High and Low
In the worst day of the year, and on the twelfth day of Christmas, a group of people come under siege in Cross St, North London.
About Amanda Craig
Amanda Craig is a British novelist, short-story writer and critic. Born in South Africa in 1959, she grew up in Italy and read English at Clare College Cambridge. Her sixth novel, Hearts And Minds, was long-listed for the Bailey's Prize...
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Featured News
Rachel Johnson interviews Amanda about High and Low
Rachel Johnson has interviewed Amanda for her Difficult Women podcast. They discuss the key ingredients for a novel, where Amanda gets her inspiration for her characters, and Amanda’s new book ‘High and Low’.
Amanda’s new book is High and Low
The new book, High and Low, will be published on 7th May 2026.
Interview with Julian Harris
Julian talks with Amanda about growing up in Italy, the state of the publishing industry, her advice for aspiring writers, the immense struggles she had in the early years of her career while raising children, and of course her writing...
Amanda talks to the Dean of Southwark Cathedral
Listen to an interview Amanda did with the Dean of Southwark Cathedral for their project on Human Slavery.
Interview with Lucinda Hawksley for the Goldstar Book Club podcast
Amanda sits down for a lengthy interview with Lucinda Hawksley for the Goldstar Book Club podcast. The conversation gives lots of background about Amanda herself and about her latest book, The Three Graces. You can listen to the whole podcast...
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