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Ela Lee (born 1995) is a British author and former litigation lawyer. She is known for her debut novel Jaded (2024).
Early life
Lee was born to a Turkish father and a Korean mother who had moved to England in their 20s and 30s respectively and grew up in South London. At age nine, she became a British citizen. She graduated from the University of Oxford.
Career
Before becoming a writer, Lee began her career working as a litigator.
In 2022, Lee secured a two-book deal with Harvill Secker. Her debut novel Jaded was published in 2024 to a positive critical reception. Written during the COVID-19 lockdowns, the novel is loosely based on her own experiences, with the lead character Jade (Ceyda) Kaya being a City lawyer of Korean and Turkish descent, as well as the experiences of her friends and colleagues in the workplace.
In 2024, Lee was working on her second novel, set in the aftermath of 2007–2008 financial crisis.
Personal life
Lee has a husband.
Bibliography
Jaded. New York: Simon and Schuster. 2024-03-19. ISBN 978-1-6680-1101-0. OCLC 1425313992.
Untitled second novel (TBA)
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