Episode

Sarah Vaughan

Podcast: Books on the Beach
Published: May 28, 2026
Duration seconds: 3053
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Summary

Sarah Vaughan is the brilliant Million Seller behind hits like Anatomy of a Scandal and Little Disasters. She's back with a brand new novel - Based Upon a True Story - which is a family saga rooted in King Lear. It's brilliantly observed, satirical and also tackles some serious issues like Gambling Addiction. Phil and Sarah chat about the novel plus Sarah's views on Instagram Influencers, her former career as a print journalist covering harrowing news stories and why she writes for therapy.