With a net worth of $195 million, the former politician and novelist stands tenth on the list of the richest authors in the world.
Well-known American novelist with a net worth of $220 million, Grisham is the ninth-richest author on the list.
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One of the best-selling English novelists, Bradford has sold over 80 million copies in 90 countries. She was awarded an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to literature. She has an estimated net worth of $300 million.
An American novelist, Steele is Forbes World's best-selling living author and has sold over 800 million copies. She has a net worth of $310 million.
The "Playing the Odds" novelist is the fifth-richest author with a net worth of $390 million.
Stephen King, or King of Horror, best known for his book "The Shining," with a net worth of $400 million, is the fourth-richest author in the world.
An American author with a net worth of $560 million, Patterson is the third-richest author on the list.
British author Joanne Kathleen Rowling, best known for the Harry Potter franchise, is the second-richest author with a net worth of $1 billion.
With a net worth of $1.3 billion, Badinter is known for her philosophical treatises on feminism and women's role in society. In 2010, she was named "France's most influential intellectual."