Introduction

I'm a member of the English Literature group 

My research interests centre on literature of the nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries, particularly crime and sensation fiction,  theatre (1910-1940) and biography. I've written studies of Victorian writers such as Wilkie Collins, Bram Stoker and Ellen [Mrs Henry] Wood.

Publications

My most recent book is a biography of the children's author Enid Blyton (published by Palgrave/Springer, 2022).  

Nineteenth century literature and culture, in particular sensation fiction; early twentieth century theatre, particularly First World War entertainment; Enid Blyton; biography.

I currently teach on the department's online MA Literature and Culture.