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Gordon Mott is the author of the historical fictions - Lithuanian Lullaby, The Angels of Klaipeda & Tears of Jurate. He has lived and worked in the UK, Australia, Canada and Lithuania. With a degree in politics from Trent University in Peterborough, Canada, he holds an interest in East European development and has taught and travelled extensively in the region.

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Gordon Mott I like telling stories that haven't been told before or haven't been told from a particular perspective. I also like it when the unlikely triumph. In …moreI like telling stories that haven't been told before or haven't been told from a particular perspective. I also like it when the unlikely triumph. In my first novel, part of the storyline dealt with the struggle for Lithuanian independence and the days immediately following the collapse of the Soviet Union. That history is rarely explored by foreign authors and reflects unlikely triumph over adversity.

So, I would say that the best thing about being a writer is taking readers to places they normally wouldn't go and allowing them to see through the eyes of unlikely protagonists.(less)

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Gordon Mott Thanks for your question. I was surprised by the success of Lithuanian Lullaby. It seemed to strike a chord with many readers. I am working on a seque…moreThanks for your question. I was surprised by the success of Lithuanian Lullaby. It seemed to strike a chord with many readers. I am working on a sequel, which will continue one of the three storylines. It'll be written as a new story, but if you've read Lithuanian Lullaby, some of the characters and their backgrounds will be familiar. The book will be set in Klaipeda, Lebanon & London and will open in 1997, immediately following the timeline of the Lullaby.(less)

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Tears of Jurate

My new novel, Tears of Jurate, has just been released!

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Lithuanian Lullaby

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Gordon Mott liked Mark Creedon's review of Tears of Jurate: ""Tears of Jurate" uses well-developed characters to illustrate the tumultuous years when Lithuania had only recently broken away from the Soviet Union. We come to care about Jurate, Kastis, Lina, Gus, Wanda, Darius, Jan, Nerringa, Rokas, and others a" Read more of this review »
Feb 12, 2024 07:19PM · see review
Gordon Mott liked Neringa Zav's review of Tears of Jurate: ""Tears of Jurate" takes us to the unbelievable time in a newly independent Lithuania, which was full of extremities. The time when a good education usually didn’t mean a well paid career. On the contrary, it sometimes guaranteed long working hours an" Read more of this review »
Feb 12, 2024 07:19PM · see review
Gordon Mott made a comment on David’s review of Lithuanian Lullaby " Hi David - Thanks for your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the book and appreciate the kind rating. If you enjoyed the historical references in Lithuan ...more "
Feb 12, 2024 07:16PM · see review
Gordon Mott liked David's review of Lithuanian Lullaby: "It is hard to imagine… …this much very, very accurate historical detail about a time and place which only a few Westerners ever even wondered about. Mott’s characters are well drawn, and their stories are beautifully braided together through chance an" Read more of this review »
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