DHH News Roundup 4th - 17th August 2025
Barbara Havelocke
We were delighted to spot Estella’s Revenge by Barbara Havelocke included in the New York Observer’s piece on ‘best spinoffs, retellings, sequels and prequels’.
M. W. Craven
The highly-anticipated new instalment in M. W. Craven’s ‘Washington Poe’ series, The Final Vow, was published last week by Little, Brown. Be prepared for the most twisted thrill-ride so far…
Clare Wilson
Also out last week was the paperback of Claire Wilson’s debut, Five By Five (Penguin Michael Joseph), a totally addictive thriller about obsession, corruption and desire inside a high-security prison.
Rosanna Ley
In foreign rights, The Italian Flame by Rosanna Ley was sold to Floraget Zara in Denmark and Uitgeverij Zomer & Keurig in the Netherlands.
Also by Rosanna Ley, The Lemon Tree Hotel was sold to Uitgeverij Zomer & Keurig.
Suzan Holder
We are very pleased to welcome Suzan Holder to the Agency.
Suzan, who joins Broo Doherty’s list, trained as a journalist before moving into TV, and was an executive producer on ITV’s ‘Loose Women’. She now weaves her love of music and talent for comedy into her rockin’ romcoms.
Ryan Rose
The debut novel by Ryan Rose, Seven Recipes for Revolution (Daphne Press, July 2025) has picked up a fantastic review in Grimdark Magazine.
“[A] phenomenal and phenomenally original fantasy debut you have to read to believe".”
Abigail Chandler
A very warm welcome to Abigail Chandler, who joined Emily Glenister’s list last week.
Abigail is a journalist and playwright. She’s had plays staged in London theatres and is joining the Royal Court’s Autumn Writers Group. She is currently working on her first novel.
Amanda Jennings
The paperback for Amanda Jennings’ CWA-longlisted book, Beautiful People (HQ) was published last week.
As the champagne flows at a glittering society wedding, one guest isn't celebrating…
Eva Björg Ægisdóttir
In more foreign rights news, Eva Björg Ægisdóttir’s Night Shadows (Orenda Books, July 2022), was sold to Aticos de los Libros in Spain.
Nicola Garrard
Nicola Garrard’s new novel, On the Edge (Old Barn Books), was published last week.
What if the life you were promised was taken from you? What would you do to get it back?
Anna Jacobs
The paperback for Anna Jacobs’ The Secrets of Eastby End (Hodder & Stoughton) was published last week, the gripping and unforgettable new novel from the beloved and bestselling saga storyteller.
Jo Thomas
The cover for Jo Thomas’ forthcoming new festive romance, Christmas at Hollybush Farm (Transworld, October 2025) was revealed.
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a Jo Thomas book, and we simply can’t wait!
M. W. Craven
Czech rights for M. W. Craven’s latest ‘Washington Poe’ book, The Final Vow (Little, Brown, August 2025), have been sold to Dobrovsky.
Gareth Brown
Finally, the second fantastic adventure from Sunday Times bestselling author, Gareth Brown, The Society of Unknowable Objects, was published by Transworld.
The world of unknowable objects - magical items that most people have no idea possess powers - has been quiet for decades…
*deal done by Diana Beaumont at Marjacq Scripts