Peter James returns to Sussex with his 57 animals
The Brighton-born Roy Grace author moves to a new home in Pulborough in West Sussex.
Author Peter James has returned to Sussex with a menagerie of 57 animals after eight years on the island of Jersey, according to BBC Radio Sussex. James, a native of Brighton, now resides near Pulborough in West Sussex. The author explained to BBC Radio Sussex that the process of moving back was "quite hysterical" due to Jersey's ferry law, which limits animals to five per vehicle.
Consequently, James and his 57 animals were transported in a convoy of vehicles, with various creatures like budgies, guinea pigs, and rabbits packed into different cars. Notably, James had to reluctantly leave his beloved pygmy goats in the care of new owners, as they might not survive the journey. Despite this, he expressed his excitement about moving to his new home, citing the availability of land for his growing menagerie and the quiet environment.
James finds solace in caring for his animals, which grounds him amidst his work as a writer of dark fiction. He has previously set several of his novels in the Sussex region, including John Grebble is Gone, where the protagonist resides in Hangleton, Brighton.
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