Sarah Dunant is an award-winning thriller writer, BBC broadcaster and acclaimed author of several historical novels set in Renaissance Italy. Her work explores the lives of women through the lenses of art, sex, and religion in the 15th and 16th centuries. A passionate and thought-provoking speaker, she lectures globally and for the Arts Society of Great Britain, offering insights into the cultural and political forces that shaped women's experiences during the Renaissance. One of her most recent titles, The Buonarotti Boy, explores the early life of Michelangelo.  

Sarah is a regular contributor to BBC Radio and podcasts, where she delves into the past to illuminate the present. Blending historical fiction, biography, and scholarship, her work challenges modern assumptions and deepens our understanding of history’s cultural complexities. She is available for keynote talks, panel discussions, and bespoke events.