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Kitty-Lydia Dye's historical fiction has been influenced by the local myths roaming the haunting landscape of the Norfolk marshes.

Many of her short stories have appeared in The People's Friend magazine. She has also released two historical romance novellas -- Curious Governess, Dangerous Lord & The Redcoat's Honour.

She enjoys knitting dog jumpers, gazing at the waves at night, exploring church ruins as well as taking part in amateur dramatics (and played the part of an evil flying monkey!) ...more

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Kitty-Lydia Dye A collection of short stories set around Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera, set before, during and after the events of the original story. The …moreA collection of short stories set around Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera, set before, during and after the events of the original story. The stories will also focus on different characters, mainly Meg, Raoul, Erik and Christine. Some of them will also be fantasy interpretations, such as a fairy tale and mermaid themed stories.(less)
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