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The
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The Winter Ghosts by Kate Mosse
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Publisher of Nominated Edition: Orion Publishing, UK.
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ABOUT
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ABOUT
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Kate Mosse is the author of two non-fiction books, one play and four previous novels, including the multi-million selling international No 1 bestseller, Labyrinth. Translated into 37 languages and published in 40 countries, it won 'Richard & Judy's Best Read' at the 2006 British Book Awards and chosen as one of Waterstone's Top 100 novels of the past twenty five years. Her novella for Quick Reads aimed at adults with literacy issues, The Cave, was published in 2008 and her short stories have appeared in a range of collections including Midsummer Nights (Quercus) and The Book Lovers' Appreciation Society (Orion). A guest presenter for A Good Read for BBC Radio 4, Kate is also is a book reviewer for BBC Breakfast News, for Simon Mayo and for Late Review. The Co-Founder & Honorary Director of the Orange Prize for Fiction, she is a Trustee of the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum in West Sussex. In 2006 she was awarded an Honorary Degree by the University of Chichester. She is also Co-Director of the Chichester Writing Festival with her husband, author and translator, Greg Mosse. |
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LIBRARIAN'S COMMENTS |
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An absorbing and poignant story, beautifully constructed and totally compelling. |
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