Welbeck to publish 'pulse-pounding and fearless' debut

Welbeck Publishing Group has acquired Dark Horses, a debut novel from American author Susan Mihalic. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-29 18:22:14 UTC ]

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