Robert Harris (novelist)
Robert Dennis Harris CBE is a British novelist and former journalist. Although he began his career in journalism and non-fiction, he is best known for his works of historical fiction. Beginning with the best-seller Fatherland, Harris focused on events surrounding the Second World War, followed by works set in ancient Rome.
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- Born in
- Nottingham
- Educated at
- Selwyn CollegeKing Edward VII School, Melton Mowbray
- Awards
- 🏆 European Film Award for Best Screenwriter🏆 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger🏆 European Film Award for Best Film
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1957
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