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Sophie Austin

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Originally from London, I'm a historical fiction novelist who now lives in Sweden. My debut novel, THE LAMPLIGHTER'S BOOKSHOP (coming March 2025) is a turn of the century tale of rivalry, redemption, and love set under the darkening skies of York in 1899.

I LOVE spending time in Victorian England, both in my writing and in my reading.

Step back in time with me!
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“William Morton is like a holly bush,” Evelyn said. “Admirable from a distance, but spiky and uncomfortable up close.”
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“He glanced at her then, his dark eyes gold in the lamplight, and there was something in his gaze that made her heart skitter.”
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“Evelyn watched Lady Violet glide towards them, clusters of people parting and then closing up behind her, like shoals of fish. If it wasn’t for her dress – as bright as blood – she might’ve lost her. Instead she watched her approach in glimmers of red...”
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“Evelyn hesitated on the threshold. It looked as though she were not simply entering a room but another world – one in which she was devastatingly underdressed.”
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“How’s it going? The writing?" “Wonderfully,’ said William brightly.
“Really?” Jack raised two thick eyebrows. “So if I check these drawers, I’ll find fistfuls of new pages, will I?”
Jack hovered a finger over the handle, and William sighed.”
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“He glanced at her then, his dark eyes gold in the lamplight, and there was something in his gaze that made her heart skitter.”
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“William Morton is like a holly bush,” Evelyn said. “Admirable from a distance, but spiky and uncomfortable up close.”
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“Evelyn watched Lady Violet glide towards them, clusters of people parting and then closing up behind her, like shoals of fish. If it wasn’t for her dress – as bright as blood – she might’ve lost her. Instead she watched her approach in glimmers of red...”
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