Sarah Winman

Best known for her role as NHS boss Davina MacKenzie in Holby City, Sarah Winman’s debut novel When God Was a Rabbit has been chosen for the Waterstone’s 11 list, which comprises of 11 first-time novelists tipped for success. The novel spans four decades and focuses on the unbreakable bond between a brother and sister. Sarah, who has starred in Silent Witness and The Bill and has been acting for over 20 years, has been described as “an extraordinary new voice in fiction”.

“A great debut that cements Winman as an exciting new writer”
–Red magazine

“Winman shows impressive range and vision”
–Publisher’s Weekly