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Wendy Newman

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Crime, Historical Fiction, Travel

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I have independently published four books. I love to read crime thrillers from the criminals point of view (not a fan of detective novels) so to write a trilogy about a fictional mafia family seemed the perfect option. I have also just (March '24) published my first children's book under my married name, Wendy Maynard.

I live in Cornwall, UK, with my husband and doglet.

I used to love to travel the world but now prefer to stay closer to home - we have such a beautiful country so why not?

I am also a qualified proofreader and editor ...more

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Average rating: 4.13 · 8 ratings · 2 reviews · 4 distinct works

	Malavita: 2nd edition 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Malavita really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2008 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Too Close to the Sun by Wendy Newman (Goodreads Author), Emma Lacey (Illustrator) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Along a Cornish Creek

by Lamorna Ireland (Goodreads Author)

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The Lost Gardens Of Heligan

by Tim Smit

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Wendy Newman rated a book really liked it Nightfall (The Maskery Series #1) by Heather Atkinson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A good story This is the first book of Heather Atkinson's that I have read and I really liked the story and the characters. I felt the book was rushed in places and a few inconsistencies, but overall, very cleverly done and an enjoyable read. ...more
Aug 20, 2026 02:54AM · like · see review
Wendy Newman rated a book really liked it Scoundrel (Thrillers, #5) by Bernard Cornwell (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Well written Good story overall, even though it did seem a little rushed towards a hasty end but enjoyable overall. Would recommend
Sep 24, 2025 02:07PM · like · see review
Wendy Newman has read My Husband's Son by Deborah O'Connor (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Wendy Newman rated a book it was amazing The attempted demise of Augusta Walsh age 15 years, 4 months, and 6 days by Melanie Stephens	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Eye opening A truly eye opening account of the issues young people experience, wonderfully and very well written and the subject matters is well explored.
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