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Coronation Street is a British soap opera first broadcast on ITV on 9 December 1960. The following is a list of characters introduced in 2023, by order of first appearance. January saw Amy Robbins join the cast as Christina Boyd, the mother of established character Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan). In June, Noah Olaoye joined as Gav Adetiba, a friend of Max Turner's (Paddy Bever). Claire Sweeney is also set to join the cast as Cassie Plummer, the estranged mother of Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) and daughter of Evelyn Plummer (Maureen Lipman), in June. Married couple Courtney (Stephanie Davis) and Darren Vance (Ryan Early) then began appearing in July. Additionally, multiple other characters have appeared throughout the year. Christina Boyd Christina Boyd, played by Amy Robbins, made her first appearance on 23 January 2023. She was introduced as the mother of established character Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan). Robbins' casting was announced on 2 December 2022 with storyline details being kept secret. However, it was confirmed that Christina would "shake things up on the cobbles" in her first few months on the soap, with "potential for more appearances down the line". A spokesperson for Coronation Street stated that Christina's arrival would "up-end Daisy's life" as well as explain Daisy's personality. It meant a lot to Robbins to be cast on the soap. Robbins' brother Ted Robbins, who portrayed Brendan Finch, advised her "not to underestimate the feeling of standing in The Rovers Return for the first time"; he told her that the feeling would be overwhelming and she agreed.Robbins based Christina on a woman she had encountered in real life. At a Coronation Street press event, she explained: "I knew a woman who was doing one form of healing after another, getting one qualification after another. And nobody actually knew whether she was fully qualified, or whether she was just totally making the whole thing up. That sort of, living on the front foot and staying with friends. I've known a few women like that." She described her character as chaotic and a "bag of contradictions". She felt that Christina wants people to think she is confident while on the inside, she is vulnerable. Despite her faults, Robbins found there to be a warmth and likability to her character, if she was given the chance. She stated: "she's made so many mistakes, she's probably full of guilt. In her own way, she wants to make things better but she keeps messing it up. That's what she does, she messes stuff up." Due to this characterisation, Robbins found it interesting to portray the role. Owen Longford Owen Longford, played by Ben Hull is a representative of the American distribution company Nippersnapper, who first appeared on 3 March. Hull's casting was announced on 2 February and was introduced as a love interest for Jenny Connor (Sally Ann Matthews). After Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) signed a business deal between Nippersnapper and Underworld, he caught the eye of Jenny Connor despite being engaged to Elaine Jones (Paula Wilcox), he became jealous when he saw Owen with her and warned her of his sleazy past. Hull has had a few other roles in soap operas, such as Casualty, Doctors, Brookside, but his most well-known role was as series regular Lewis Richardson in Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks between 1995 and 2001. Karen Rutherford Karen Rutherford is the estranged older sister of Justin Rutherford (Andrew Still), who was stalking Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan). She first appeared on 13 March and was played by Lynn Kennedy. After seeing a video Daisy put up on social media of Justin harassing her, Karen goes to the Rovers Return public house. She informs Daisy of when Justin developed an obsession with her friend's sister and assaulted her when she rejected him. Karen advises Daisy to go to the police about Justin. After Justin carried out an attempted acid attack on Daisy which resulted in Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) getting facial scars, Karen goes to the Rovers Return to apologise to Daisy for Justin's actions. After hearing Ryan and Carla Connor (Alison King) bring up Daisy's manipulative past, Karen passes this information onto Justin's lawyer for his trial. Out of guilt, Karen later reveals to Ryan what she had done. Karen later attended Justin's trial and was saddened when he was found guilty by the jury. She departed on 5 July. Crystal Hyde Crystal Hyde, portrayed by Erin Austen was introduced as a love interest for Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott), who initially appeared between 22 March and 17 April, however on 23 October, it was reported that Austen would return as Crystal and she made her return on 6 November. However, Austen departed again on 20 December as part of Ryan's departure storyline, which saw them leave Weatherfield to have a new life in Glasgow after his one night stand with Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) was discovered by her fiance Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard). Austen described it to be "surreal" when she joined the cast of Coronation Street. She told ECHO that "It’s such an iconic show and I couldn’t believe I was going to be able to walk down the Cobbles let alone be on the show with so many other incredible actors." After Crystal's initial departure, Ryan continued to text who he believed was Crystal, however it was revealed that it was actually Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) pretending to be her. Estelle Harrington Estelle Harrington, played by Ruthie Henshall, is an old acquaintance of Glenda Shuttleworth (Jodie Prenger). She arrives to make arrangements for her mother-in-law's funeral. She is outraged by George Shuttleworth's (Tony Maudsley) estimate for the funeral cost and berates him, but is shocked to learn that he is Glenda's brother. Estelle reveals that she is the co-owner of a performing arts company, Little Big Shotz, and that anyone can buy into the franchise and open their own branch. Glenda becomes interested and Estelle agrees that she is perfect for the opportunity. Henshall's casting was announced on 13 March by Digital Spy and that she would be making a guest appearance. She first appeared on 7 April and departed on 14 April. Henshall told Digital Spy that she would love to play Estelle for longer and said "'After the experience I've just had, yes I would [play Estelle again]'". Gav Adetiba Gav Adetiba, played by Noah Olaoye, first appeared on 5 May 2023. He is a fellow student Max Turner (Paddy Bever) meets in a secure training centre (STC). They form a friendship, and during their lessons with English teacher Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard), Gav is the first pupil to work out the connection between Daniel and Max, as Daniel is looking out for Max on behalf of Max's stepfather, David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd). Olaoye described Gav as a lovable rogue. He opined that Gav is not a bully or someone who throws his weight around, but is instead "genuinely a likeable guy [who has] a screw loose so there is that side to him where people a.... Discover the Claire Luana popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Claire Luana books.

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  • Starburner synopsis, comments

    Starburner

    Claire Luana

    A hidden legacy. A shared destiny.  All Princess Rika wants is to be a moonburner like her mother, but her powers are nowhere to be found. When a fleet of dark ships appears o...

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    Sunburner

    Claire Luana

    These enemies are not flesh and bone. How can they fight them?   Kai, the newlycrowned queen of Miina, finds her reign threatened by a plague of natural disasters that leave d...

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    The Confectioner Chronicles

    Claire Luana

    Enter the world of the Confectioner's Guild, an addictive fantasy mystery series brimming with royal intrigue, pulsepounding romance, and delectable food magic. Read the ...

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    The Mesmerist

    Claire Luana

    Someone is killing the Adrjssian royal family one by one. When the queen is pushed to her death, suspicion lands on 17yearold Adrijana Mironacht, a village girl new to court. ...

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    Phoenix Revealed

    Claire Luana

    A ghost from his past. A secret revealed. Love may be the only thing that can set them free…   Desperate to keep Phoenix Team safe, Konstantin Bauer has no choice but to confr...

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    Phoenix Selected

    Claire Luana

    An unsolved murder. A shadowy organization. One woman desperate to find the truth…   Zariya Chanji is convinced her father was murdered. She’ll stop at nothing to uncover the ...

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    Burning Fate

    Claire Luana

    A forbidden love. A sister's jealousy. Two countries on the brink of war. Azura, heir to the throne of Miina, is resigned to her fate. She must marry her mortal enemy in the hopes ...

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    Phoenix Protected

    Claire Luana

    A craven enemy. A compelling ally. A legendary creature in danger… Zariya Chanji agreed to join one of the Mythical Alliance's covert Special Forces teams, as it's the only way to ...

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    The Faerie Race

    Claire Luana

    Welcome to The Faerie Racean epic adventure through a realm as compelling as it is deadly… Don't miss the series readers are calling: A thrilling and fast paced story to the end......

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    The Doomsday Trial

    Claire Luana

    Welcome to the final round of The Faerie Racean epic adventure through a realm as compelling as it is deadly… The final trial of the Faerie Race has arrived: a headtohead battle th...

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    Phoenix Captured

    Claire Luana

    A foolhardy choice. A teammate captured. A rescue mission into the heart of enemy territory… Against orders, Zariya Chanji has plunged through a magic portal after Warrick Mas...

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    The Mesmerist

    Claire Luana

    Someone is killing the Adrjssian royal family one by one. When the queen is pushed to her death, suspicion lands on 17yearold Adrijana Mironacht, a village girl new to court. Deter...

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    The Sorcery Trial

    Claire Luana

    Welcome to The Faerie Racean epic adventure through a realm as compelling as it is deadly… Fame. Fortune. Your most extravagant wish granted. These are the prizes promised to the t...

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    The Wish-Eater

    Claire Luana

    A desperate wish. A creature shrouded in myth. A perilous journey to the heart of what it means to truly live... There is no greater pain than a wish unfulfilled a truth Elodi...

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    Phoenix Trafficked

    Claire Luana

    An unstoppable curse. A despicable trade. Once shot to save innocent lives, including their own… Phoenix Team's victory over the Collectors has revealed a mysterious new enemy...

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    The Elemental Trial

    Claire Luana

    Welcome to round two of The Faerie Racean epic adventure through a realm as compelling as it is deadly… The Faerie Race has proven more grueling and deadly than Jacqueline thought ...

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    The Moonburner Cycle

    Claire Luana

    Mulan meets Sarah J. Maas in these four thrilling tales filled with celestial magic, deathdefying adventure, and enduring romance. Read the series critics & readers&#...

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    Moonburner

    Claire Luana

    Mulan meets Sarah J Maas in this thrilling tale filled with celestial magic, deathdefying adventure, and enduring friendships. Kai is a Moonburnera female sorceress reviled by her ...

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    Phoenix Betrayed

    Claire Luana

    A shocking betrayal. A leader fading fast. It may take divine intervention to see them through… Falsely accused of betraying Veil Force, Phoenix Team is forced to flee to an unlike...