Joanna Trollope, who wrote lesbian book A Village Affair, has died

Best selling author Joanna Trollope, who wrote lesbian novel A Village Affair , has died aged 82.

The English author, who penned more than 30 works during her writing career including The Rector’s Wife and Other People’s Children , published novels both under her own name and the pseudonym Caroline Harvey.

Trollope’s daughters, Louise and Antonia, described her as a “beloved and inspirational mother” who passed away “peacefully at her Oxfordshire home” on Thursday (11 December).

James Gill, Trollope’s literary agent, said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Joanna Trollope, one of our most cherished, acclaimed and widely enjoyed novelists.

“Joanna will be mourned by her children, grandchildren, family, her countless friends and – of course – her re