MJ buys debut in six-figure pre-empt

Michael Joseph has acquired a debut novel byUS author Alexandra Oliva in a six-figure pre-empt ahead of the rest of the world. Editorial director Jessica Leeke bought UK and Commonwealth rights to the book, titled The Last One, from Caspian Dennis at Abner Stein on behalf of Lucy Carson at the Friedrich Agency. The book has since sold in 17 countries and was the subject of a major auction in the US, where it was acquired by Ballantine Bantam Dell. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]

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