Books by Rebecca Perry
“A historical curator in modern-day Britain is commissioned by a former palace to recreate past scenes of glory; we then jump back in time to life at a medieval court, in which a reluctant king ascends the throne. There’s so much here about the nature of power and ambition, and how the historical narratives we often receive without question today are shape. We were impressed by just how immersive and vivid and richly observed the story in the medieval court felt. You can really feel the claustrophobia, the judgment and the swirling ambitions of the court as you read.” Read more...
The Best Novels of 2026: The Booker Prize Shortlist
Rebecca Liu, Journalist
Interviews where books by Rebecca Perry were recommended
The Best Novels of 2026: The Booker Prize Shortlist, recommended by Rebecca Liu
Each year, judges for the Booker Prize whittle their longlist down to a five- or six-book shortlist for the title of the best new novel of the previous twelve months. This year, the finalists include two previous Booker winners– Douglas Stuart and Marlon James – and a previous shortlistee in Elizabeth Strout. We asked Rebecca Liu, 2026 judge and Guardian journalist, to talk us through the shortlisted novels.
