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RJ Verity

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https://www.rjverity.com/

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Historical Fiction, Fiction

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June 2025

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RJ Verity grew up in Yorkshire and studied at King’s College London before spending more than twenty years in financial services across Asia.

She now lives in Guernsey with her endlessly patient husband and their spirited ten-year-old Labradinger. When she’s not writing or reading, she can often be found exploring the island’s rugged coastline.

She is currently working on The Poole Legacy, her debut trilogy of historical novels. The first book in the series, Poole of Light, is out now.

To learn more, visit rjverity.com.

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Average rating: 4.69 · 52 ratings · 39 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Poole of Light: Book One of The Poole Legacy 4.71 avg rating — 42 ratings — 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
	Bright Light: A Poole Legacy Companion Short Story 4.56 avg rating — 9 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
	Poole of Honour: Book Two of The Poole Legacy it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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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RJ Verity liked Erin's review of Poole of Light: Book One of The Poole Legacy: "I couldn’t put this book down! Poole of Light is the first in a new trilogy from R.J. Verity, and it’s a brilliant mix of family drama, history, and personal struggle. The story follows Jeremiah (Jem) Poole, who grows up in tough conditions in Durham" Read more of this review »
Oct 21, 2025 09:13AM · see review
RJ Verity liked Kathryn Tait's review of Poole of Light: Book One of The Poole Legacy: "A rare treat! A real page turner. Verity crafts words into a beautifully rich tapestry of prose, bringing the birth of the cinema to life. An incredibly well researched piece, full of accurate historical, architectural and cultural references. From ro" Read more of this review »
Oct 21, 2025 09:13AM · see review
RJ Verity liked Catherine Booth's review of Poole of Light: Book One of The Poole Legacy: "I’m absolutely loving Pool of Light by @RJ Verity from the very first chapter, this book had me hooked, and now that I’m halfway through, I can honestly say I cannot put it down. The characters are so vivid and compelling, their journeys pulling me d" Read more of this review »
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RJ Verity liked Steve Wilson's review of Poole of Light: Book One of The Poole Legacy: "Spectacular - I couldn’t put it down: the momentum of the story and description of the period, places and characters made for addictive reading. The reader ends up on a roller coaster of a ride following the main character, Jeremiah Poole as he escap" Read more of this review »
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