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Eleanor Vane
United KingdomLiterary Fiction
A luminous voice on grief, letters, and the small rituals that light the way home.
"Grief is only love, still looking for somewhere to land."
A life in letters
Eleanor Vane writes from a converted lighthouse cottage on the Cornish coast, where each novel begins as a stack of handwritten letters.
Paper Lanterns
Literary Fiction
Paper Lanterns
A luminous voice on grief, letters, and the small rituals that light the way home.
From first draft to found voice
After a decade editing poetry anthologies, Eleanor published her debut novel to quiet acclaim; Paper Lanterns became her breakout.
Awards & honors
- Costa First Novel Shortlist (2024)
Fun facts
- Writes exclusively by candlelight in winter.
- Collects vintage postcards.
Featured interview
Interview
A conversation with Eleanor Vane
On craft, quiet obsessions, and the making of Paper Lanterns.
Book discussion history
- Circle No. 4 — Paper LanternsApril 18, 2026