Translation Rights List Frankfurt October 1 1 Contents • About Bookouture p. 3 • Rights Department p. 4 • Historical p. 5 • Crime Thriller p. 21 • Women’s Fiction p. 78 • p. 104 • Schedule 2021 p. 106 • Rights Representatives p. 111 2 Digital publisher of brilliant fiction Bookouture is a fast-growing UK-based digital imprint specialising in a broad range of fiction and building authors globally. At just 8 years old, and with a team of 38 people, Bookouture has already scored 353 Amazon UK top 100 hits, and sold over 40 million copies. • From only 634 books and 154 authors, we sold 9.2 million copies in 2019 • We have had over 52 top-five Kindle bestsellers and over 78 top-ten Kindle bestsellers. 51% of all our titles have hit the Amazon UK Top 100. • We publish super-smart writing that keeps our readers up late into the night o Women’s fiction o Crime o Historical o Psychological suspense o Police procedurals o Chick lit o Paranormal romance o Young adult o Seasonal fiction o Sagas o Romance o Psychological thrillers o Thrillers o Holiday reads ‘Britain's Hottest Digital Publisher ’ 3 Rights Department ANDY HINE Rights Director Brazil, Germany, Italy, Poland, Scandinavia and the Baltic States [email protected] +44 (0) 20 3122 6545 KATE HIBBERT Rights Director Worldwide Spanish and Catalan, Portugal, Far East, the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium, the Indian Subcontinent and all of Eastern Europe excluding Poland [email protected] +44 (0) 20 3122 6619 HELENA DOREE Senior Rights Manager The USA, France, Greece, Hebrew and Arabic rights [email protected] +44 (0) 20 3122 6598 RUTH CASE-GREEN Rights Executive [email protected] JESSICA CALLAGHAN Rights Assistant [email protected] Little, Brown Book Group Follow us on Twitter: Carmelite House @LBBGRights 50 Victoria Embankment London EC4Y 0DZ UNITED KINGDOM 4 Historical 63 5 A Tuscan Memory Angela Petch Previous Translation Publishers Athenaeum (Hungarian), LIST (Bulgarian) For fans of Kristin Hannah and Kathryn Hughes Previous title The Tuscan Secret (110,000) reached the Top 10 on the Kindle CA and US charts Editor's Note True stories of the hardships of life in rural Tuscany in the early 20th century inspired this beautiful timesplit novel, which follows a young Italian boy uncovering the secrets of his great-grandfather’s life. With everything her fans have come to expect from Angela’s books – beautiful and richly evocative descriptions of the lush Italian countryside; the secrets and complexities of family relationships; and impeccably researched and rich historical details – A Tuscan Memory is sure to sweep readers away. Retail Description When elderly Giselda Chiozzi discovers a lost little boy, curled up asleep in the beech forest outside her grand but empty home, she can’t help but take pity on him. It’s been a long time since she had a visitor. Waking up to her kind smile and the warming smell of Italian hot chocolate, Davide soon blurts out what drove him into the cold Tuscan night: he’s different from everyone else, he’s never belonged anywhere, and now his beloved mother is ill. With her heart full of sadness for this lost child, Giselda promises to help Davide trace his family history – she hopes it will make Davide realise that home is where he truly belongs. Together the unlikely pair discover the story of Davide’s great-grandfather, Giuseppe Starnucci, a young boy who spent his days milking cows, helping with the harvest, and hammering horseshoes in the forge. But after a terrible incident that changed his life forever, Giuseppe also ran away. Engrossed in the story, Davide is slowly starting to heal when he and Giselda discover a shocking secret which Giuseppe took to his grave – and which now threatens to tear apart Davide’s family for good. Will Davide let the pain of the past determine his future, or can he find the courage, love and loyalty within him to return home… and even if Davide himself finds peace, will it be too late for Giselda? Reviews for Angela Petch ‘Fascinating and moving… intensely imagined and exquisitely detailed recreation of a lost way of life.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you embark on this journey of discovery then be sure to prepare some delicious crostini, in advance, as you will not be able to put the book down… completely absorbing… beautiful… a cleverly crafted narrative.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Author Biography I’m an award winning writer of fiction – and the occasional poem. Every summer I move to Tuscany for six months where my husband and I own a renovated watermill which we let out. When not exploring our unspoilt corner of the Apennines, I disappear to my writing desk at the top of our converted stable. In my Italian handbag or hiking rucksack I always make sure to store notebook and pen to jot down ideas. The winter months are spent in Sussex where most of our family live. When I’m not helping out with grandchildren, I catch up with writer friends. Historical 270 pages | Pub Date 7/9/2020 | 9781800190382 | Unagented 6 The Italian Girls Debbie Rix Previous Translation Publishers Newton Compton (Italian), Grada (Czech), AST (Russian) For fans of Kate Furnivall, Dinah Jefferies, Mandy Robotham and Fiona Valpy Debbie sold over 156,000 copies Editor's Note Debbie Rix transports readers to wartime Italy in this sweeping tale of love and betrayal set between Florence and Rome. Debbie has undertaken meticulous research to bring this period to life and her wonderfully evocative writing really makes you feel like you are walking the streets of Florence and feeling the Tuscan sun on your face. I know fans of Second World War historical fiction are absolutely going to love The Italian Girls. Retail Description The sun hung low in the sky, casting pink light all over the city. A faint breeze blew over the rooftops, as flocks of starlings swirled above her, swooping and diving in unison. It seemed unimaginable that, even now, German soldiers were marching along the streets below. It was time, she decided, for direct action. It was time to fight back. Each morning Livia Moretti makes her way from an apartment overlooking Florence’s famous Duomo to a nearby café, where she drinks espresso and reads the newspaper. To the crowds of tourists who pass by, snapping selfies, nothing about Livia will be memorable. She is simply an old lady. They walk on without knowing the part she played in ensuring the future of this beautiful city. And to Livia now, those dark days feel very far away too. But today, when she opens the paper, she sees a name she has not heard for a long time. A name that will bring memories flooding back of Nazi troops marching through the city and the dangers she faced as a young woman, carrying out secret missions for the resistance. Isabella Bellucci. A siren of the silver screen, Isabella cultivated all the right connections to ensure her rise to stardom. But when Rome falls to the Nazis, Isabella is suddenly faced with the choice between protecting herself, and all she has worked for, or sacrificing everything to save the man she loves. As the war rages across Europe, a terrible misunderstanding causes the fates of Isabella and Livia to become forever intertwined. And each woman must decide what they’re willing to risk, to protect the ones they hold dear from a brutal enemy. Reviews for Debbie Rix ‘Incredibly heart-wrenching… it’s just mind-blowing… I adored this book from start to finish… If I could give it 10 stars, I would!’ Confessions of a Bookaholic, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was so gripped… a beautifully written story that captivated my mind and heart… A perfect historical fiction novel that fans of this genre are going to love.’ By the Letter Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Author Biography Debbie Rix has had a long career in journalism, including working as a presenter for the BBC. Her first novel, The Girl with Emerald Eyes was set around the building of the tower of Pisa and she has since released Daughters of the Silk Road and The Silk Weaver’s Wife. Debbie writes heartbreaking historical novels about love, tragedy and secrets. Historical 442 pages | Pub Date 28/9/2020 | 9781838882037 | Unagented 7 The Runaway Sisters Ann Bennett For fans of Lisa Wingate and Diney Costeloe The Orphan House, Ann's first book with Bookouture, reached number 38 in the UK Amazon charts Editor's Note Top 50 Kindle bestseller Ann Bennett's second historical novel is another absolute tearjerker bound to engage even more readers. This time set in WW2 just as bombs drop in Devon, Ann blends the heartbreaking tale of the orphan sisters as they escape to the country with a heart-warming modern-day strand. She invites every reader to imagine what it would be like to find secrets in their family's past. Retail Description The hand-painted sign reading ‘Black Moor Farm’ made Peggy and I feel no safer than we had under the wail of sirens at home. Mother died thinking we’d be tucked up in the countryside, running free among the daffodils, still being children. But war turns men into monsters, and we knew the ones who had us would never let us go. When Helen Dawson finds a photograph of her mother Daisy evacuated to Devon in 1940, in an expanse of farmland, it’s the first she learns of her mother’s experiences in World War Two. Desperate to feel closer to her, Helen investigates, but she can’t find any evidence that Daisy was sent to Black Moor Farm… In the photo, there is also a little girl in cotton dress, and a handsome boy and Helen has no idea who they could be.