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Mary Grand

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I grew up in Wales. Later I taught in London and then worked with Deaf Children in Hastings. I now live on the beautiful Isle of Wight with my family.

I am published by Boldwood Books and write murder mystery, whodunnits, set on the Isle of Wight. The House Party was published in July 2020
The next 'The Island' will be published on June 24th, 2021.

Previously I published three novels, Free to Be Tegan, Hidden Chapters and Behind the Smile. I have also written two anthologies of short stories, Making Changes and Catching the light is a FREE download.

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Mary Grand I think my favourite fictional couple must be Elizabeth and Mr Darcy...not very original I am sure but I love the tensions in their conversations and …moreI think my favourite fictional couple must be Elizabeth and Mr Darcy...not very original I am sure but I love the tensions in their conversations and when they come together it's wonderful.(less)
Mary Grand Hi Linda, Catching the light is free for anyone to download on Kindle,
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“It was strange to be outside on a summer’s evening. Rachel breathed in the scent of the delicate white flowers on the star jasmine and looked up at the sky. She saw what at first she thought was a bird, then realised it was a bat, and beyond that, in the sky, she saw thousands of stars.”
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“When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it – always.” Gandhi.”
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“But she allowed the thought to snuggle in the back of her mind, like a hedgehog hibernating for the winter.”
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Mary Grand Hi Phyllis,
I have also been living in a world of tennis and football!
I would love to know what you think of Free to Be Tegan. I saw your book about field spaniels, beautiful dogs
best wishes
Maryx


Phyllis Goodwin Mary, I do have Free to be Tegan on my list to read and review. I think I am improving with practice. I shall just be pleased when the tennis and football has finished!


Phyllis Goodwin Mary, I do have Free to be Tegan on my list to read and review. I think I am improving with practice. I shall just be pleased when the tennis and football has finished!


message 2: by Mary

Mary Grand Hi I love historical romances, i re read Philippa Gregory books, particularly the Tudor ones.


message 1: by Carol Cork *Young at Heart Oldie* (last edited Apr 03, 2016 04:26AM)

Carol Cork *Young at Heart Oldie* Thank you for the friend invite, Mary. I have lived in Penarth for 11 years now but I was born and grew up in Walsall, just north of Birmingham. My husband is Welsh by birth but lived in the Midlands from the age of 3. I read almost exclusively historical romances.


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