Arrow signs Ainsworth's 'moving' adult debut

Cornerstone imprint Arrow has acquired the debut adult novel from Carnegie-nominated children's author Eve Ainsworth. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-12 22:48:23 UTC ]

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