Hilary Mantel, British author (born 1952)

Dame Hilary Mary Mantel was a British writer whose work includes historical fiction, personal memoirs and short stories. Her first published novel, Every Day Is Mother's Day, was released in 1985. She went on to write 12 novels, two collections of short stories, a memoir, and numerous articles and opinion pieces.

September 22 is the 265th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 100 days remain until the end of the year.