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Jilly Cooper

(1937–2025) Novelist United Kingdom

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Jilly Cooper was a novelist from the United Kingdom, best known for Diary of a provincial lady.

Quick Facts About Jilly Cooper

Born
February 21, 1937
Died
October 5, 2025
Nationality
United Kingdom
Profession
Novelist
Notable works
Diary of a provincial lady
Known for
Rutshire Chronicles, Little Mabel series
Spouse
Leo Cooper

About Jilly Cooper

Dame Jilly Cooper was an English author and journalist, best known for her long-running Rutshire Chronicles series. She began her career in journalism and published several works of non-fiction, including books on class, animals and marriage, before turning to fiction. Her first book was How to Stay Married, which was published in 1969. She published several collections of journalism, alongside other non-fiction volumes throughout much of her career. Cooper's first novel to be published was the romance Emily, which appeared in 1975 and was followed by five more, as well as a volume of short stories. Cooper was also an anthologist and wrote the Little Mabel series of children's books.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Officer of the Order of the British Empire Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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