Emerald Fennell
Emerald Fennell (Emerald Lilly Fennell) was born on October 1st, 1985 and is currently 41 years old. Emerald Fennell was born in London, England. Fennell attended Greyfriars, University of Oxford where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Emerald Fennell is a storyteller who has worked in directing, writing, and acting. Over her career, she has been known to work on themes of power, horror, gender, and revenge, as she blends unsettling truths with sharp humor.
On screen, she came into the limelight in
Call the Midwife, where she was cast as Nurse Patsy Mount, and later in
The Crown as Camilla Parker Bowles. She has also been in films such as
Vita & Virginia and
The Danish Girl, Pan. In 2023, she had a cameo appearance in
Barbie as a Midge doll.
Emerald Fennell got her start as an author in young adult fiction. She then got into TV as part of
Drifters, a comedy, before she got a role in
Killing Eve. As the showrunner, she gave the series twisted energy and a sharp voice and received critical acclaim for her approach to complex female characters.
As a director, Emerald Fennell showcased her bold side and fascination with femme fatales. Her films, which combined moral ambiguity, deceit, and beauty, sparked much debate about desire, class, and privilege.
Across her many projects, she developed a reputation for unsettling and entertaining stories. Whether through film, acting, television, or novels, she brings dark wit, sharp intelligence, and an unflinching look at human behavior.
In
The Creeper, Emerald Fennell tells the story of Arthur Bannister, who is at Shiverton Hall boarding school, where spooky and strange things begin to happen.
One night, he meets a burned stranger who tells him not to return. A young boy goes missing from Grimstone, with the only clue left behind an ancient and strange book. Arthur has a feeling that he is being haunted and watched.
In the school library, there is a cursed painting linked to a legend about a child stealer named
The Creeper. From an old lady named Mrs Todd, Arthur learns about the secrets and legends of the school. The story builds with hidden truths, weird teachers, and items from the past, including scary strangers, a painting, and an old book.
In 2015, Emerald Fennel published the novel
Monsters set in Fowey, a quiet coastal town.
Fennell tells the story of a 12-year-old orphan who spends summers with her grandmother at her uncle and aunt’s hotel ever since she lost her parents in a boating accident. While at the hotel, she finds an odd fascination with murderers and true crime.
A few days after arriving in town, the residents are shocked when a body washes up on shore, but the girl could not have been more excited as she starts investigating the strange death.
As the mystery unfolds, she teams up with a kid named Miles to explore the ancient mysteries of the town.
Emerald Fennell: Awards & Accolades
Fennell's book, Shiverton Hall was nominated for the Waterstones, Children's Fiction 5-12 Book of the Year, in 2014.
Related Authors
Readers who follow Emerald Fennell also follow these authors:
- Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
- Maureen Johnson, author of the Truly Devious Series.
- Grady Hendrix, author of: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires.
- Paul Tremblay, author of: The Cabin at the End of the World.
- Ali Smith, author of the Seasonal Series.
Emerald Fennell: F.A.Q
When was Emerald Fennell Born? How old is Emerald Fennell?
Emerald Fennell was born on October 1st, 1985. Emerald Fennell is currently 41 years old.
Where was Emerald Fennell Born?
Emerald Fennell was born in London, England and is English.
What was the first book Emerald Fennell wrote?
The first book written by Emerald Fennell was Shiverton Hall, published in 2012.
What was the most recent book Emerald Fennell wrote?
Her most recently released work was Monsters on September 3rd, 2015.
What is the most popular book by Emerald Fennell?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Emerald Fennell book is
Shiverton Hall. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
- Shiverton Hall (8.00)
Are there upcoming new books by Emerald Fennell?
Emerald Fennell does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Emerald Fennell written?
Emerald Fennell has written 3 books. 2 books in the Shiverton Hall Series, 1 Standalone Novel.