What does the cryptic crossword clue "Writer's novel reaching all-time low in retrospect (8)" mean?

The definition is "Writer". The wordplay uses a reversal. SHE (synonym="novel") + NADIR (reversal="all time low") = SHERIDAN; definition: "Writer's" The answer is SHERIDAN.

Writer's novel reaching all-time low in retrospect (8)

Times Cryptic #29015 | 11 Across | 2024-09-06 flower

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