Watson, Little acquires Juliet Burton Literary Agency 

Watson, Little has acquired the Juliet Burton Literary Agency, the agency founded by Burton in 1999. Juliet Burton joins the agency as consultant, with the move ensuring a secure home for her authors into the future. 

The acquisition brings a list of 25 clients including mystery writer Barbara Cleverly; Barbara Nadel, author of the Inspector Ikmen series; and saga writers Maureen Lee, Rosie Archer, Kay Brellend and Pam Weaver. Climber and memoirist Gwen Moffat and David Pinner, author of Ritual (New Authors), which was the basis for the cult movie "The Wicker Man" are also on the list.  

Burton launched her eponymous agency in 1999 after 20 years at Laurence Pollinger. The companies said the acquisition enlarges Watson, Little and represents a continuation of the work of both agencies. 

James Wills, managing director of Watson, Little, said: “We are delighted to welcome Juliet and her wonderful authors to the agency. Juliet is much esteemed for her close working relationships with her clients, her tenacity and her terrific eye for commercial fiction. She has built a fine list that we are proud and excited to represent.” 

Burton added: “I have long-admired Watson, Little as an agency. I am thrilled to have found such a good home for my authors and to be working with such a dynamic team.”