Recent Publications and News

The Hoax

by Clifford Irving

Transworld, October 2007 in paperback, was the basis for the major film starring Richard Gere. Serial rights sold to Daily Telegraph. See Permanent Press website link.

Callgirl

by Jeannette Angel

Avon Books, December 2007, paperback, to be followed by publication of the author’s sequel, Madam. See Permanent Press website link.

The Crystal Skull

by Manda Scott

Transworld, January 2008 in hardcover, paperback publication in late April 2008 to ‘tie-in’ with release of new Indiana Jones film, ‘The Kingdom of the Crystal Skulls’ (connection entirely coincidental). Foreign rights sold to 15 different countries, including the US and major European countries. See author’s website links and try out the highly addictive game!

An Offer You Can’t Refuse

by Jill Mansell

Headline, February 2008 in hardcover. The bestselling author’s nineteenth title appeared in the top 10 three out of four weeks. Sales of the paperback, in July 2008, have reached no. 4 in the Sunday Times’ bestseller list. Foreign rights sold to 20 different countries; major releases and/or new cover treatments in Germany, France and Holland. Author tour to Australia and New Zealand in April 2008. Sales in the UK close to 4 million copies. See author’s website link.

Secret Schemes and Daring Dreams

by Rosie Rushton

Piccadilly Press, February 2008 in paperback, to follow the highly successful modernised version of Jane Austen’s books in The Secrets of Love and Summer of Secrets. Rosie’s books are published all over the world and enjoy great sales. See author’s website link.

Rookhurst Hall

by Elizabeth Jeffrey

Severn House, March 2008, in hardcover. Elizabeth has a loyal and steady following; this is her fifteenth novel.

Raising the Dead

by Andy Dougan

Birlinn, May 2008 in trade paperback. An exploration of the scientific movement of reanimation which formed the basis of Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein. Andy is the author of seven non-fiction books, including the acclaimed Dynamo: Defending the Honour of Kiev, for which options have been sold in film, documentary television, and stage play.