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Ellie Stevenson

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Ellie Stevenson is a book coach who has written three novels. Her latest is The Floozy in the Park, which features a murder, mystery, a beautiful but sinister island and the chance to shop in Edwardian England!

Read the interview with Jane Davis (author) here

Her previous two novels were Shadows of the Lost Child and Ship of Haunts: the other Titanic Story.

Shadows is set in a fictional city based on historic York and Ship of Haunts features ships, ghosts and child migration.

She has also written a collection of short stories: Watching Charlotte Brontë Die: and other surreal stories. Yet again these include death, destruction, ghosts and mystery (with a touch of humour).

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Ellie Stevenson I'd like to go to Santa Theresa, United States, and be an assistant to Kinsey Milhone, Sue Grafton's fictional PI (A is for Alibi series) for a few da…moreI'd like to go to Santa Theresa, United States, and be an assistant to Kinsey Milhone, Sue Grafton's fictional PI (A is for Alibi series) for a few days - desk research only - Kinsey gets into some tricky situations!(less)
Ellie Stevenson At the moment, only one! Walking Home by Sonia Choquette (about walking the Camino de Santiago)
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Family History isn’t always about Family

I’m an avid reader – well, what a surprise. And although I enjoy crime novels, memoirs and mysteries I also like other books. So when The Bookbinder of Jericho appeared on my radar, being born in Oxford and knowing the place reasonably well, I wanted to read it. Well, what a lovely book. The author... Continue Reading → Read more of this blog post »
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Four young people who haven't yet met discover they have one thing in common - their father, who was a donor. In getting to know each other and their history they learn more about themselves.

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A gritty crime thriller (part of a series) with two detectives, bizarrely both with the same name, set in Oxford (think a tougher, more modern version of Morse, and with plenty of atmosphere). Not sure enjoyable is the right word but definitely going ...more
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Enjoyable, fast paced thriller. Will be seeking out more of her books.
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Another page-turning thriller by Shari Lapena. I'm gradually working my way through all her titles. In this book, a wife loses her memory after a car accident and a man is dead, and there's clearly more to the woman's backstory than meets the eye. An ...more
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I love a good inheritance mystery and this was just that, and a rattling good read. I'm currently devouring lots of her other books but this is a favourite. Recommended. ...more
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A riveting read - really enjoyed this and liked the different take on crime and murder, starting with a WhatsApp message. Mara gets better and better. Was a bit disappointed that someone got away with a crime though - but can't say more - just read t ...more
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An excellent read (as you'd expect from Jewell) telling the story of a man who lives with several women and the women who were involved with him. Fast paced and riveting. My only reservation was the (almost) ending which was a bit unlikely. But don't ...more
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An interesting book. At first I wasn't sure about the style: reading 2 versions of the same story - did she/didn't she - and I skipped some bits, although what happened was different in each section so there was plenty to engage the reader. What was ...more
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Ellie Stevenson Christine wrote: "Thanks for being my friend"

It's a pleasure!

Ellie


Christine Hatfield Thanks for being my friend


message 3: by Ellie

Ellie Stevenson Lucinda wrote: "Dear Ellie,
Thanks so much for accepting my friend request! I am delighted to have won {through a first-read giveaway} a copy of your novel "Watching Charlotte Brontë Die: and other surreal stories..."


Dear Lucinda

Lovely to hear from you. I'll be sending your copy out shortly, and will contact you again once it's in the post so you know it's on its way!

I hope you enjoy it.

With best wishes

Ellie


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L Dear Ellie,
Thanks so much for accepting my friend request! I am delighted to have won {through a first-read giveaway} a copy of your novel "Watching Charlotte Brontë Die: and other surreal stories", which I am really looking forward to reading and reviewing.
Kind Regards
Lucinda x


Lorraine Beaumont Thanks for friending me:D


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