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Portobello Books has signed a project Rose George, exploring our relationship with blood. From Blood: Around the World in Nine Pints will see George looking at blood, from having her own blood analysed, to telling the story of the woman who founded the Blood Transfusion Service and the politics of donation. Editorial director Laura Barber signed UK and Commonwealth rights from Cathryn Summerhayes at WME on proposal. US rights have been sold to Metropolitan Books. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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