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Michael Saxton

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in Orsett , The United Kingdom

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Historical Fiction

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Michael Saxton writes historical fiction inspired by real lives, private loyalties and the moments when ordinary people are caught inside larger events.

A lifelong reader, he studied History of Art at UCL before beginning a career in public relations and marketing. Fiction was always there in the background. Early on, one of his short stories unexpectedly won him a £10,000 motorbike, a wonderfully surreal encouragement to keep going.

After years of writing around the edges of working life, Michael returned more seriously to fiction. A Faber course helped him find the discipline and momentum to complete his first novel, All Friendship Brings.

His new novel, Suzanne, follows a young Suzanne Valadon through the studios, cafés and scandals of Bell ...more

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Average rating: 4.89 · 19 ratings · 14 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

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Michael Saxton liked Charles Magesa's review of Suzanne: "Both Emotional and Inspiring Michael Saxton's SUZANNE is an exciting novel that takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster. The plot follows Marie-Clémentine Valadon as she transitions from a naive teenage model to a self-made artist who fights agai" Read more of this review »
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Michael Saxton liked Fanda Kutubuku's review of Suzanne: "A nice historical account of a self-made woman painter, at the time when the art world was dominated by men. I was most curious about this Suzanne Valadon, who started her career in Montmartre as model for famous artists such as Berthe Morrisot, Pier" Read more of this review »
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Michael Saxton liked Cali Emperador's review of Suzanne: "SUZANNE was an expertly written and wonderfully witty novel. The tongue and cheek tone contrasted well with the darker themes and events of Suzanne Valadon's life. The prose demonstrate such a deep understanding of the arts and really breathed life i" Read more of this review »
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Michael Saxton liked Alexandre De's review of Suzanne: "I couldn't put it down What a fun read! Michael Saxton’s Suzanne explores the turbulent life of French artist Suzanne Valadon as she transitions from a model into a celebrated painter. The historical novel poignantly captures Valadon’s tenacity, frami" Read more of this review »
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Michael Saxton has read Havoc by Christopher Bollen	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
One of the most Marmite books I've read in years. I couldn't put this down and loved it. I bought a copy for my father, who found the dynamic between the two protagonists: the 80-year Havoc creator and her 8 year old nemesis too hard to swallow. ...more
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