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Tess Bentley

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Tess is a writer of historical fiction with a touch of speculation and the Gothic.

Tess has loved books—their scent, feel, and the world held within their pages—since she was a young child. That love of reading was vital in her development as a woman and mother. After spending ten years working as a registered nurse, Tess found herself in extremis, and returned to her first means of escapism: books. Tess has since written her first novel, Vale, and has recently received her MA in English with a specialisation in Gothic Studies with Distinction. Women’s issues—now and historically—hold a tender place in Tess’s heart.

Tess lives with her family in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada’s with their cat, Patch, who was rescued.

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Vale Giveaway!

With only two days left, I just wanted to remind anyone who may be interested that the giveaway for VALE ends this Friday! Enter to win a free eBook, three days before the novel is released for publication!

-Tess

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Published on October 11, 2023 14:04 • Tags: gothic-romance, historical-fiction

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Lady Audley's Secret

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Tess Bentley and 1 other person liked Sarah Miller's review of Vale: "Lovely and well-written. "
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Tess Bentley and 1 other person liked Winnie Smith's review of Vale: "🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Really, such a lovely and well-timed book! With so many formulaic novels out there, this is a breath of fresh air and just what I needed. I highly recommend it to women who are in a moment of struggle and have contemplated starting over. Also, b" Read more of this review »
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Tess Bentley and 1 other person liked mags♡ 's review of Vale: "Such a delight of a read! The story is heartwarming and relatable in a captivating way, the character's are loveable and the writing style is very unique! Definitely a much slower-paced read but still good nonetheless! It won't disappoint. Thank you " Read more of this review »
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