Robert Wainwright Robert Wainwright is an Australian author and journalist, based in London, with more than 30 years' experience in national daily newspapers.

He has been acknowledged a number of journalism awards over the years, most notaly as a three-time finalist in Australia's most prestigious journalism prize, the Walkley Awards.

His career as an author grew from journalism and Nell, The Duchess of Manchester is his 17th non-fiction book, with titles ranging from crime and mystery to biographies and social history. His 2014 biography, Sheila, was an international best seller.

Six of his books have been finalists in prominent Australian and British literary awards, including winning the 2017 Times Biography of the Year at the British Sportsbook Awards for his book Maverick Mountaineer, on the life of Australian mountain climber and scientist, George Ingle-Finch. One book has been turned into a television movie, another was the basis for a musical and two others are currently under production as feature films. Read More Read Less