David Pilling

David Pilling is an English author with a dual career spanning historical fiction and nonfiction journalism. As a novelist, he specializes in medieval and post-Roman British history, drawing inspiration from childhood explorations of Welsh castles. His debut novel, "Folville’s Law," launched his historical fiction career, followed by works like "The White Hawk" series set during the Wars of the Roses and a six-part Arthurian saga. Pilling has also co-authored high fantasy novels with Martin Bolton and continues to explore historical periods including the Byzantine Empire and Britain's civil wars.

With over two decades as a Financial Times foreign correspondent across 50 countries, Pilling brings global perspective to his nonfiction writing. His acclaimed book "Bending Adversity: Japan and the Art of Survival" earned international praise for its analysis of Japanese resilience, while "The Growth Delusion" challenged conventional economic narratives through global anecdotes and accessible prose. His reporting from Asia, Africa, and Latin America has garnered multiple awards for feature writing and opinion pieces.

Pilling maintains an active writing schedule, currently researching the 13th-century Montfortian civil wars for an upcoming nonfiction work while continuing to produce historical fiction. His extensive backlist of novels is increasingly available in audio formats alongside traditional print and digital editions. Based in London with frequent travel to Africa for his FT editorial role, Pilling balances journalism with his enduring passion for historical storytelling.