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Rose & Renzo to be published May 2026.
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Reagan Arthur @reaganart.bsky.social Here to read and deliver firm opinions about books, music, tennis, grammar, and I suppose also the news. Launching new imprint, Cardinal, 9/25
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Liz Fenwick @lizfenwick.bsky.social Novelist and cat servant
Abir Mukherjee @radiomukhers.bsky.social Author. Scottish, Bengali, generally confused. โThe Godfather of Anglo-Asian Crime Writingโ (Daily Express) Repโd by @stubbleagent
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Elly Griffiths @ellygriffiths.bsky.social Crime-writer 
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