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Susan Shalev

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Susan Shalev is a London-born author of historical fiction who lives in Israel. After a career as a writer and editor for academic institutions and nonprofit organizations, she earned a PhD in Sociology and Anthropology from Bar-Ilan University.

Drawing on her background in research and storytelling, she writes emotionally rich fiction inspired by real-life stories. Her debut WW2 historical novel, The German Dressmaker, was published in 2023.
She is also the author of Of Bitter Herbs and Sweet Confections, a fictionalized memoir rooted in true WW2 experiences.

She lives on a farm with her husband, two horses, and a large, loving family.

She is the recipient of The Literary Titan Gold Book Award for Fiction, and Second Place Winner, Historical
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