- “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” by D.H. Lawrence – Although not exclusively set in Suffolk, parts of this controversial novel take place in the county.
- “The Rings of Saturn” by W.G. Sebald – This evocative novel follows a narrator on a walking tour through Suffolk, exploring themes of history, art, and memory.
- “Love on the Dole” by Walter Greenwood – This powerful novel deals with the struggles of a family in the fictional town of Hanky Park, inspired by real-life Suffolk locations.
- “The Child in Time” by Ian McEwan – While primarily set in London, this novel by McEwan involves a central character who retreats to Suffolk as he struggles with personal tragedy.
- “The Lark” by E. Nesbit – This classic children’s book features Suffolk as the setting for adventure and mystery.
- “The House on Falling Star Hill” by Michael Molloy – This gripping suspense novel takes place in Suffolk, with its atmospheric landscape playing a central role.
- “The Long Weekend” by Veronica Henry – This heartwarming novel set in Suffolk revolves around the lives and relationships of the residents of the fictional town of Kingsmere.
- “The Pumpkin Eater” by Penelope Mortimer – While not entirely set in Suffolk, parts of this introspective novel take place in a remote Suffolk cottage.
- “By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept” by Elizabeth Smart – Though set partly in New York, this poetic novel also explores a passionate love affair in rural Suffolk.
- “Akenfield” by Ronald Blythe – This acclaimed work takes the reader through the impact of social change on a Suffolk village over several generations.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Suffolk
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