Susie Boyt was born in London and educated at Oxford University. She is the author of four novels including The Last Hope of Girls, which was short-listed for the John Llewellyn Rh...view moreSusie Boyt was born in London and educated at Oxford University. She is the author of four novels including The Last Hope of Girls, which was short-listed for the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, and Only Human which was short-listed for the Mind Award. She writes a weekly column about fashion for the Financial Times. She also works part time as a bereavement counselor.view less