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Rosamunde Pilcher, author of The Shell Seekers, dies aged 94

Written By Unknown on Thursday, February 7, 2019 | 8:33 AM

The British author, who produced numerous bestsellers after her 1987 breakthrough, died after having a stroke

Rosamunde Pilcher, author of the sweeping, bestselling family saga The Shell Seekers, has died at the age of 94.

Her son, author Robin Pilcher, confirmed the news to the Guardian on Thursday. “She had been in great form up until Christmas, then suffered from bronchitis in the new year, but was always expected to bounce back as before. However, she suffered a stroke on Sunday night and never regained consciousness,” said Robin.

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