Books by Anya Bergman
“The Ancien Régime and the 18th century is just a fascinating period of French history. It’s about a character who I now know was real, but I’d never heard of. I enjoyed the book because the historical setting was something I’d spent a lot of time reading about, but the story was told through the eyes of a character that I didn’t know existed. It was just a really enjoyable romp.” Read more...
The Best Adventure Novels: The 2026 Wilbur Smith Prize
Alex Bescoby, Film Director
Interviews where books by Anya Bergman were recommended
The Best Adventure Novels: The 2026 Wilbur Smith Prize, recommended by Alex Bescoby
What makes a great adventure novel? For Alex Bescoby, filmmaker, traveller and judge of the 2026 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize, it’s the ability to transport readers to unfamiliar worlds and bring history vividly to life. Here, he discusses the six shortlisted novels, from ancient Britain to revolutionary India, exploring stories of endurance, rebellion and remarkable perseverance in the face of hardship.
