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Veronica Henry (born 1963) is a British writer of Romance novels, TV script writer and journalist. In 2014, her novel A Night on the Orient Express won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award by the Romantic Novelists' Association. Biography Veronica Henry was educated both in the UK and the US. She attended the Royal School for Daughters of Officers of the Army, moving eventually on to the University of Bristol to study Classics. Her first job in the media was with the BBC where she secured a job on The Archers. Her duties ranged from organising Shula Archer's wedding photographs with Patrick Lichfield to acting the part of Peaches the barmaid in the Cat and Fiddle. She also wrote several episodes for this radio show. From there she went to Central Television to script-edit Crossroads and Boon. She left to have her first child in 1990, and became a scriptwriter for UK television. Her UK script writing TV credits include Boon, Heartbeat, Doctors, Family Affairs and Crossroads. She is a member of the Holby City writing team. In 2000 she turned to writing novels, and in 2002, her first book, Honeycote, was published by Penguin Books (UK). Her other publishers include Orion Books (UK) and Random House (US). On 17 March 2014, A Night on the Orient Express won Romantic Novel of the Year, and her award was presented by Darcey Bussell CBE. She was a guest on episode 3 of season 3 of the house-hunting show Fantasy Homes by the Sea with her husband and host Jenni Falconer. She now lives on the coast in North Devon with her three sons. Bibliography Honeycote Saga 1. Honeycote (2002): softcover, Penguin Books, Limited, ISBN 0-14-100306-5. Honeycote: hardcover, Chivers Press, ISBN 0-7540-1826-1. Honeycote: softcover, Chivers Press, ISBN 0-7540-9207-0 2. Making Hay (2003): softcover, Penguin Books, Limited, ISBN 0-14-100307-3. Making Hay: softcover, Paragon House Publishers, ISBN 0-7540-9334-4. Making Hay: hardcover, Chivers Press, ISBN 0-7540-1975-6. 3. Just A Family Affair (2008): softcover, Orion Books Limited, ISBN 0-7528-8982-6. Just A Family Affair: hardcover, Orion Books Limited, ISBN 0-7528-8914-1. Beach Hut series The Beach Hut (2010): softcover, Orion Books Limited, ISBN 1-4091-1995-5. The Beach Hut Next Door (2014) Christmas at the Beach Hut (2018) A Wedding at the Beach Hut (2020) Single novels Wild Oats (2004): softcover, Penguin Books, Limited, ISBN 0-14-101235-8. An Eligible Bachelor (2005): softcover, Penguin Books, Limited, ISBN 0-14-101236-6. An Eligible Bachelor: softcover, Crown Publishing Group, ISBN 0-307-33861-4 Love on the Rocks (2006): softcover, Penguin Books, Limited, ISBN 0-14-102156-X. Love on the Rocks: hardcover, Chivers Audio Books, ISBN 1-4056-0559-6. Love on the Rocks: hardcover, BBC Audiobooks, ISBN 1-4056-1738-1. Love on the Rocks: hardcover, Penguin Books, Limited, ISBN 0-7181-4935-1. Marriage And Other Games (2009): softcover, Orion Books Limited, ISBN 0-7528-8326-7. The Birthday Party (2010) The Long Weekend (2012) A Night on the Orient Express (2013) A Sea Change (2013) High Tide (2015) How to Find Love in a Bookshop (2016) The Forever House (2017) A Family Recipe (2018) A Home From Home (2019) References External links The Internet Movie Database list of UK TV Scripts as Veronica Henry The Internet Movie Database list of UK TV Scripts as Ronnie Henry Shortlisted for the 2006 RNA book award List of music contributions during 1980's and 1990s on Discogs.com Interview for Orion Books with Danuta Kean Published articles by Veronica Henry. Discover the Veronica Henry popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Veronica Henry books.

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  • Chasing the Italian Dream synopsis, comments

    Chasing the Italian Dream

    Jo Thomas

    From the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feelgood story about making your dreams come true, set in sunkissed southern Italy.'A tale full of...

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    Naked Truths

    Jo Carnegie

    If you like Jilly Cooper, you will love this naughty, funny and deliciously addictive read from much loved author, Jo Carnegie.'Sexy, sassy and scandalous...Hilarious stuff!' Glam...

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    Someone Special

    Sheila O'Flanagan

    SOMEONE SPECIAL by Sheila O'Flanagan is an enthralling novel about families, friends and finding love that should not be missed by readers of Veronica Henry and Marian Keyes.Romy K...

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    Suddenly Single

    Sheila O'Flanagan

    In her pageturning bestseller SUDDENLY SINGLE Sheila O'Flanagan makes readers wonder just what they would do if Alix's situation happened to them... Not to be missed by readers of...

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    To Italy, With Love

    Nicky Pellegrino

    'An uplifting and delicious taste of Italy' ERICA JAMES'The perfect recipe for the ultimate escapist read!' VERONICA HENRYLove happens when you least expect it... Assunta has give...

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    Sunshine at the Comfort Food Cafe

    Debbie Johnson

    Come to the Comfort Food Café this spring for sunshine, smiles and plenty of truly scrumptious lemon drizzle cake.‘As cosy as a buttered crumpet’ Sunday Times bestseller Milly John...

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    The Teashop on the Corner

    Milly Johnson

    The magical and feelgood novel from the Sunday Times bestseller‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NH...

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    The Queen of Wishful Thinking

    Milly Johnson

    A gorgeous read full of love, life and laughter from the Sunday Times bestselling author ‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and mad...

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    One Kiss Before Christmas

    Emma Jackson

    A gorgeously romantic festive read from the author of A Mistletoe Miracle, guaranteed to warm your heart this Christmas!Could it be the start of her happy ever after? Ashleigh...

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    Mince Pies and Mistletoe at the Christmas Market

    Heidi Swain

    Christmas has arrived in the town of Wynbridge and it promises mince pies, mistletoe and a whole host of seasonal joy. Ruby has finished with university and is heading home for the...

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    No Reservations

    Fiona O'Brien

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    Homecomings

    Marcia Willett

    At the end of the row of fishermen’s cottages by the harbour’s edge, stands an old granite house.First it belonged to Ned’s parents; then Ned dropped anchor here after a life at se...

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    Other Women

    Cathy Kelly

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    How to Find Love in a Bookshop

    Veronica Henry

    “Absolutely delightful.” PeopleThe enchanting story of a bookshop, its grieving owner, a supportive literary community, and the extraordinary power of books to heal the heart ...

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    Seven For A Secret

    Judy Astley

    If you like Jenny Colgan, Milly Johnson and Trisha Ashley, you will love this brilliantly funny romantic comedy buzzing with speculation and scandal from bestselling author Judy As...

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    The Birds and the Bees

    Milly Johnson

    From the Sunday Times bestseller comes a warm, tender and utterly hilarious story about love and betrayal ‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson boo...

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    The Long Way Home

    Fanny Blake

    ‘Thoroughly enjoyable, with endearing, believable characters and longheld secrets’ Katie Fforde 'The perfect summer read' Ruth HoganA family secret, a mysterious legacy, and a jour...

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    A Spring Affair

    Milly Johnson

    From the Sunday Times bestseller comes a stunning novel that will warm your heart‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made availa...

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    A Dream of Italy

    Nicky Pellegrino

    Live your dream of Italy...Here is your chance to buy your own home in southern Italy for less than the price of a cup of coffee. The picturesque mountain town of Montenello is sel...

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    The Wedding Party

    Cathy Kelly

    THE NUMBER ONE IRISH BESTSELLER! 'A burst of warmth and wit, twists and turns' MARIAN KEYES on Other Women 'Warm, believable women with real, messy lives' RACHEL HORE on Other Wome...

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    Reflections

    Marcia Willett

    'Riveting, moving and utterly feelgood' Daily MailCara, Cosmo and Sam learn that for everything lost, there is something to be gained . . .After her husband dies, Cara no longer wi...

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    Underneath the Christmas Tree

    Heidi Swain

    The sparkling Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain! Wynter’s Trees is the home of Christmas. For the people of Wynmouth it’s where th...

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    A Year at Hotel Gondola

    Nicky Pellegrino

    'Lyrical, heartrending and compelling' JOJO MOYES on Recipe for LifeKat is an adventurer, a food writer who travels the world visiting farflung places and eating unusual things. No...

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    Everything is Fine

    Gillian Harvey

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    Together, Again

    Milly Johnson

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    A Summer Fling

    Milly Johnson

    A heartwarming and hilarious novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author  ‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available ...

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    The Sweetest Thing

    Cathy Woodman

    The third novel in Cathy Woodman's hugely popular Talyton St George series.Each book in the Talyton St George series can be read as a standalone novel, but when Cathy first had the...

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    A Merry Mistletoe Wedding

    Judy Astley

    With unforgettable characters, charming romance and lots of laughter, A Merry Mistletoe Wedding is a gorgeous Christmas read from muchloved and everpopular author Judy Astley. Perf...

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    An Autumn Crush

    Milly Johnson

    From the Sunday Times bestselling author‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ Debbie JohnsonFour friend...

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    A Winter Flame

    Milly Johnson

    A heartwarming and hilarious novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author ‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available o...

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    The Garden of Forgotten Wishes

    Trisha Ashley

    The delightful Sunday Times bestselling novel from Trisha Ashley'One of the best writers around!' Katie Fforde'Full of downtoearth humour.' Sophie KinsellaAll Marnie wants is somew...

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    Snowflakes and Cinnamon Swirls at the Winter Wonderland

    Heidi Swain

    The sparkling Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!After calling off her engagement, Hayley, the Wynthorpe Hall housekeeper, wants no...

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    Escape to the French Farmhouse

    Jo Thomas

    'You smell the lavender, you feel the sun on your face, this book is pure joy!' Katie Fforde'Uplifting and full of warmth, this novel is the next best thing to jetting off to Franc...

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    A Place to Begin Again

    Kate Field

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    The Italian Wedding

    Nicky Pellegrino

    Two feuding families, two love stories and a lot of delicious Italian food.Pieta Martinelli's sister is getting married. Since she is a bridal designer it falls to her to make th...

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    The Hat Shop On The Corner

    Marita Conlon-McKenna

    Hats! Hats! Hats!Upbrims, sidesweeps, silks, ribbons and trims all become part of Ellie's life when she inherits the little hat shop on Dublin's South Anne Street.But the city is c...

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    The Family Gift

    Cathy Kelly

    'Honest, funny, clever, it sparkles with witty, wry observations on modern life. I loved it' Marian KeyesAn uplifting story about one mother trying to hold it all together told wi...

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    The House of Hopes and Dreams

    Trisha Ashley

    A hilarious romcom from the Sunday Times bestseller‘Full of down to earth good humour.’ SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Trisha Ashley writes with remarkable wit and originality one of the best w...

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    Unexpected Lessons in Love

    Lucy Dillon

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    The Right Thing

    Judy Astley

    Let bestselling author Judy Astley sweep you away with this insightful and uplifting gem of a novel about the important things in life. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Milly John...

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    The Staycation

    Michele Gorman

    'Perfect summer reading!' Bella OsborneTwo families. One cancelled flight. And a last minute house swap...Things get desperate for strangers Harriet and Sophie when they become st...

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    Sunshine Over Wildflower Cottage

    Milly Johnson

    The perfect escapist read from the Sunday Times bestselling author‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’...

  • The Inheritance synopsis, comments

    The Inheritance

    Nina Bell

    There's nothing like a death in the family to stir up old loves, rivalries and hatreds . . .In a world of winners and losers; friends and lovers; horses and dogs, Bramble, Felicity...

  • My Mamma Mia Summer synopsis, comments

    My Mamma Mia Summer

    Annie Robertson

    Escape to Greece for sunshine, music, laughter and a sprinkling of romance.... The feelgood novel you need in 2021!One summer... One dream... One chance to make it happen.Laurel ha...

  • The Orange Grove synopsis, comments

    The Orange Grove

    Rosanna Ley

    'Utterly enchanting' Woman's WeeklyAn unforgettable story of past love and family secrets, set in sunny SevilleHolly loves making marmalade. Now she has a chance to leave her stres...

  • The Secrets of Hawthorn Place synopsis, comments

    The Secrets of Hawthorn Place

    Jenni Keer

    'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5 reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing...