
Rebecca Perry
Rebecca Perry is a British author known for her debut novel, May We Feed the King, which has garnered attention as part of the prestigious Booker Prize longlist. Her work explores themes of historical narrative, weaving a tale that transitions from medieval to modern times.
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The novels by female authors both have male protagonists: a reluctant medieval monarch in Rebecca Perry’s May We Feed the King.
The Guardian view on the 2026 Booker shortlist: what it takes to be a man | EditorialThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-09-27
Rebecca Perry is the winner of the Waterstones debut fiction prize and author of May We Feed the King.
two former winners in running for £50,000 prize – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-09-22
Rebecca Perry is a debut author nominated for the Booker Prize for her tale May We Feed the King.
Marlon James in the running for second Booker Prize for ‘The Disappearers’ | EntertainmentThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·
Jamaica· 2026-07-29















