Coronet buys quirky romantic comedy

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Thu, 31/03/2011 - 08:54 Coronet has acquired two books from a journalist and debut novelist Jessica Thompson. Editor Charlotte Haycock bought British Commonwealth rights in a deal with Sheila Crowley at Curtis Brown. The first title, This is a Love Story, is a romantic comedy following Nick and Sienna who are both "scared of taking the risk when it comes to love". read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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