HarperCollins acquires three from Joanna Hickson

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Thu, 28/04/2011 - 11:25 HarperCollins has acquired three novels from debut historical fiction author Joanna Hickson. HarperFiction commissioning editor Kate Bradley bought world rights through Jenny Brown at Jenny Brown Associates, with the first book, The Agincourt Bride, telling the story of Catherine De Valois, who was wife and then widow to Henry V. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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