Transworld signs three from debut author Lamb

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Tue, 22/03/2011 - 08:30 Transworld has acquired three novels by debut author Victoria Lamb, all set in the time of Elizabeth I's reign. Publishing director Selina Walker bought world rights in the trilogy from agent Luigi Bonomi, and will publish the first of the novels, The Queen's Secret, in early 2012. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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