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Victoria Scott

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Victoria Scott is a bestselling British author of life-affirming fiction, known for her gripping gothic historical mysteries and uplifting book club novels that explore themes of hope, resilience and the power of human friendship and love. Her books are perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Kate Morton, and Jojo Moyes.

Her novels, The Storyteller’s Daughter and The Women Who Wouldn’t Leave, are both Amazon Top 100 bestsellers. Her latest novel, The House on the Cliff – a haunting, atmospheric tale of secrets and second chances – is out now.

Before becoming a novelist, Victoria worked as a journalist for the BBC, The Telegraph and Al Jazeera. She now combines her love of storytelling with lecturing in journalism at Kingston University.

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Victoria Scott I think it helps to see writing as a private activity, something just for you - even if it isn't. Your first draft can certainly be for your eyes only…moreI think it helps to see writing as a private activity, something just for you - even if it isn't. Your first draft can certainly be for your eyes only. Doing this allows you just to put things down and experiment. It's very freeing.(less)
Victoria Scott I'm writing something completely different - a supernatural thriller - set near where I live. But I'm also about to start another novel which is inspi…moreI'm writing something completely different - a supernatural thriller - set near where I live. But I'm also about to start another novel which is inspired by my own life, and which will hopefully give people all the feels...(less)
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The Storyteller's Daughter by Victoria     Scott
" I didn’t want to put this down, such a beautiful, easy, flowing read. The dual timeline works so well in this story of war time secrets (WWII) and a noughties’ discovery – historical secrets, wicca, love, a dysfunctional family and strong women."
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"An intriguing dual time line set in WW2 and present day. A beautiful, emotional story."
The Women Who Wouldn't Leave by Victoria     Scott
"I'm so happy that I read this!!

I truly wanted this story to go on much longer! I loved the good characters and understood their challenges. Connie struggled. Her mother had a hard life. Matilda was brokenhearted. And so on... But when trouble comes t" Read more of this review »
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The Sea Child reminded me strongly of Frenchman's Creek by Daphne Du Maurier, one of my favourite stories of all time. Set in beautiful Cornwall, there's swashbuckling, smuggling, forbidden desire and best of all, a woman fighting not just for her lo ...more
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“waxes lyrical about him over lunch.”
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“She had named her when she had felt her first kick. Had sung to her at bedtime, had read to her in the early hours, and had whispered to her at dawn. They had grown to love each other. And now they were to be parted.”
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“When you're only ever the recipient of things, ever the object and never the subject, you are forced to digest them, to ruminate on them, to really see them...”
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