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‘Queen of Crime’ seen in Kingsbridge! Famous author Ann Cleeves enthralls fans at special Harbour Bookshop event
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change to our column this time because
instead of recom- mending new books due to be published, Harbour Bookshop was right at the heart of the excitement of a UK launch by none other than multi- award winning Queen of Crime, Ann Cleeves. And what a coup it was that she chose Kings- bridge as the venue to introduce her latest detective, Matthew Venn. Jointly hosted with Kingsbridge Library, an incredible
Ann is so passionate about local book shops surviving and thriving, she wanted to do something especially for ‘us’
collections which are disappearing faster than a robber’s dog, so do be quick to ensure you don’t miss out. And don’t forget, the signed copies of The Long Call we have are of the very special edi- tion produced exclu- sively for independent booksellers. Ann is so passionate about local book shops surviving and thriving, she want- ed to do something
morning was spent in the company of Ann who was huge- ly generous with her time, enthralling her audience with memories of her childhood in North Devon (the setting for her new Two Rivers crime series featuring Matthew); her style, techniques and methods; her close relationship with Brenda Blethyn (‘Vera’) and much, much more. We learnt about the very personal inspiration behind her Shetland books; why Jimmy Perez had a Spanish surname; and some of the characters she met in real life who have found their way into her many novels. Ann was a natural raconteur and just as readers avidly
turn the pages of her books to know what happens next, so her audience hung on her every word to learn more about this hugely popular – but incredibly modest – author who diligently produced a novel a year for 20 years before achieving commercial success. Who ever said perseverance doesn’t pay? Ann introduced us to her latest police creation, who is completely different in approach and personality from ei- ther her indomitable Northern DCI or her edgy Scottish is- lander, by reading an extract from her book The Long Call, clearly demonstrating her brilliance at capturing how ‘real’ policing works and why her characters are so believable. What a treat for all who attended and how fabulous that
Ann chose Kingsbridge for her UK launch! And on the eve of publication, there was more good news for Ann’s many fans: even before The Long Call reached the shops, Silverprint Pictures announced that it had optioned the screen rights. The Long Call will be Ann’s third collabo- ration with Silverprint Pictures, the production partnership behind the much loved Shetland (BBC) and Vera (ITV), the adaptations of which Ann explained “captured the essence of my books, while making TV dramas that are hugely successful in their own right.” “Ann signed oodles of books with us before she left – not only copies of The Long Call (available at £16.99) but also the many books from both her Shetland and Vera
especially for ‘us’ so our copies have an extra section written by her which you won’t find in the multiples. Perfect for Christmas gifts for crime-loving bookworms
but, if that is not their preferred genre, we have so many amazing books, you are bound to find something to please everyone!”
CHECK OUT THE HARBOUR BOOKSHOP WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGES FOR DETAILS OF FORTHCOMING AUTHOR EVENTS!
THE HARBOUR BOOKSHOP
A lovely, well-stocked
independent bookshop with friendly, knowledgeable
booksellers & next day delivery. 01548 857233
www.harbourbookshop.co.uk 2 Mill Street, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 1ED
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