Queen K

QUEEN K by Sarah Thomas was inspired by Thomas’ work as a private tutor to the super wealthy. The events of QUEEN K are narrated by an unreliable tutor who, while teaching an oligarch’s daughter, becomes privy to suspicious deaths and to the downfall of his wife. Exploring the dark side of Russian money and what happens to oligarchs who get on the wrong side of Putin, QUEEN K is a topical, pertinent and thrilling debut that pulls back the curtain on power plays within one extraordinary family. You can check out the Bookseller announcement here.

On a balmy evening in late March, Kata hosts a party on the superyacht that she owns with her husband. Tables cover the massive deck, adorned with orchids, champagne bottles, name cards of famous people, while uniformed staff flank a red carpet on the landing dock. This night marks the attainment of something she’s wanted for a long time: acceptance into the glittering world of high society. But there are those who wish to come between Kata and her goal. They are complex and angry, full of resentment. And they are closer to home than she could ever have imagined.

Sarah Thomas is represented by Katie Greenstreet at Paper Literary, and QUEEN K will be published by Serpent’s Tail in February 2023.