Doll

by Tracey Sinclair

When is love wrong? When it's a secret? When it's a lie? When it's illegal? What if the one person you wanted was the one you could never have? Would that stop you? A past that can never be forgiven. A passion that cannot be denied. A love that will destroy everything... Tracey Sinclair is a Newcastle-born writer currently based in London. She has written non-fiction for a number of publications and websites and her short stories have been published in magazines as diverse as Pulp Net, Printer's Devil and Woman's Weekly, although her mother is only allowed to read the latter. She has also had work included in two anthologies (Northern Arc and The Blue Room) and performed on local radio. Doll is her first novel.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Tracey Sinclair is a freelance writer and editor. Her first novel and collection of short stories (Doll and No Love Is This, respectively) were published by independent publisher Kennedy & Boyd. Other books include the romantic comedy Bridesmaid Blues and the paranormal series Dark Dates/The Cassandra Bick Chronicles.

Her work has appeared in magazines as diverse as Sky, Printer’s Devil, Yours and Woman’s Weekly, as well as having been performed on the radio and included in a number of anthologies. Her first play, Bystanders, was premiered as part of the New Writing Season at Baron’s Court Theatre and has been performed at both the White Bear Theatre and the Tristan Bates (both in London). With Zoe Cunningham and Peta Lily she co-wrote Cunningham's one-woman show 'An Evening with Dark Dates' which was performed at the Tristan Bates and in the Brighton Fringe.

She also a regular contributor to a number of legal and business magazines, as well as to theatre website Exeunt and the magazine The Stage.

Reviews

[Phyl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not for the faint hearted. This author takes no prisoners, dealing with difficult topics with a firm assured hand. Her ear for dialogue is second to none and she is uncompromising in her portrayal of the realities and hardships of life. This is an emotionally roller coaster - hold on to your hats.

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

A truly original writer and a shocking and thought provoking first novel. "Doll" is a modern-day tragedy and Sinclair is an author to watch

[Tracey Sinclair · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first bookbso obvs I love it

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

An unsettling and compelling book that is deftly written and tightly plotted. It kept me gripped throughout. As other reviewers have said, 'Doll' is a modern-day tragedy and Tracey Sinclair handles complex and shocking themes with assured finesse. Highly recommended.