Sara Maitland
Sara Maitland is a British novelist and short story writer born in 1950, known for fantasy and religious themes with magic realist elements.
A prominent figure in the 1970s feminist movement, she was part of Oxford's social scene and later raised children.
In her fifties, Maitland dramatically shifted toward eremitic life, seeking silence and solitude in remote Scottish locations including Skye and Galloway.
A practicing Roman Catholic, she dedicates hours daily to prayer and meditation.
Her work explores spirituality, mythology, and faith.
As a novelist and academic, Maitland examines how silence intersects with creative and spiritual life.
