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English writer (1932–2010)

Also known as: Beryl Margaret Bainbridge, Dame Beryl Margaret Bainbridge, Берил Бейнбридж, بيريل بينبريدج, 베릴 베인브리지, ベリル・ベインブリッジ

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Known works

  • Master Georgie (1998)
  • According to Queeney (2001)
  • The birthday boys (1991)
  • Sweet William (1979)
  • A quiet life (1976)