Sarah Vaughan on Based on a True Story

In this episode, I’m joined by bestselling author Sarah Vaughan to discuss her brilliant new novel, Based on a True Story. We explore the themes at the heart of the book, including power, family dynamics, and the secrets that lie beneath carefully constructed lives.

Sarah shares insights into her writing process and inspirations, revealing how her background in journalism continues to shape her fiction. We also talk about the impact of Anatomy of a Scandal and its journey to the screen and of course the five books that have shaped her life.

📚 By Sarah Vaughan

Based on a True StoryAnatomy of a ScandalReputationLittle Disasters

✨ Books Mentioned

Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

Bring up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel

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Erscheinungs­datum: 16.4.2026, 03:00:00