About the Author

Jane McDowell is an English theatre, film, television and radio actress. She trained originally as a dancer and worked professionally for several years in classical and modern companies both in the UK and abroad. Her film work includes Psychosis (2010), Gracie (2015) and a leading role in the award-winning British feature film 12 in a Box. Jane has recorded plays and poetry readings for BBC radio and a broad range of audiobooks, including Kamila Shamsie’s Burnt Shadows, which was shortlisted for the Orange Prize.