Picador triumphs in nine-way auction for 'sharp' Moss novel

Picador has scooped the "heart-stopping" new novel from Sarah Moss in a six-figure deal following a heated nine-way auction. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-08 09:45:13 UTC ]
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Picador pre-empts 'razor-sharp' debut from Leilani

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