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Featured debut author: Debbie Howells - The Bones Of You

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EmilyMumsnet · 07/07/2015 10:22

Our latest featured debut author is Debbie Howells, with her gripping new thriller, The Bones Of You.

When eighteen-year-old Rosie Anderson disappears, the idyllic village where she lived will never be the same again. Local gardener Kate is struck with guilt. She'd come to know Rosie well, and thought she understood her - perhaps better even than Rosie's own mother.

Kate is convinced the police are missing something. She's certain that someone in the village knows more than they're letting on. As the investigation deepens, so does Kate's obsession with solving the mystery of what happened to Rosie.

This giveaway is now closed, but we're very pleased to offer this 40% off voucher exclusively to Mumsnetters. Scroll to the bottom of the book page to download the voucher, which is valid in WH Smiths until 29 July.

You can also read an exclusive extract of the book here.

Before embarking on her publishing adventure, Debbie worked as a florist in rural Sussex. Check out her top 10 writing and publication tips for aspiring authors here.

This giveaway is sponsored by Pan Macmillan

Featured debut author: Debbie Howells - The Bones Of You
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321zerobaby · 18/07/2015 17:41

Are you going to post your review here now you have finished it Doobydoo? I am stuck about a third of the way in, finding it a bit depressing.

Doobydoo · 17/07/2015 19:51

I received mine yesterday and have finished it!! Get on with it you lot Smile

Peppapissinpig · 17/07/2015 09:44

Received email saying I'd won a copy Smile. Will look forward to reading as soon as back from hols. Thank you!

AnonymousBird · 17/07/2015 09:08

Mine arrived today, thanks very much. It will go on holiday with me in a couple of weeks' time, and I am really looking forward to it.

TheAmyrlin · 17/07/2015 08:15

Thank you so much for the book. Am going on holiday next Saturday, so it's perfect timing. Smile

Sheezus · 16/07/2015 20:29

Delighted to receive my parcel today except it's not the right book.

I have the very same book that Bettysviolin was sent.
Did you have any luck chasing it up Betty ?

FeelingSmurfy · 16/07/2015 12:38

coffeeisnectar YES! Lol I have so many (easily 300+) but I can never have too many books, you can keep your shoes and handbags, just give me boooooooooks!!!

Books allow me to escape from my pain and take me to new places when I'm stuck in one room, they allow me to meet new people when I am feeling isolated, they allow me to live in ways not physically possible. They are a lifeline to me

FeelingSmurfy · 16/07/2015 12:34

Wow, email Tuesday to say I won a copy and it arrived yesterday! I have just collected it from a neighbour (who kindly took it in for me then had the cheek to go out Wink) and I am taking it to my hospital appointment this afternoon Smile

Hygge · 16/07/2015 09:24

My copy has arrived, thanks again Smile

bettysviolin · 15/07/2015 21:10

Should have arrived today but they sent the wrong book by mistake. The invoice said Debbie Howells but the novel was The Traitor by Jonathan Holt. Will chase them to resend.

beatofthedrum · 15/07/2015 17:50

Thanks mumsnet, very pleased!

Hygge · 15/07/2015 17:29

Very excited to receive an email today saying a copy is on the way!

Thank you very much Smile

iklboo · 15/07/2015 17:02

Got mine this morning. Lovely surprise. Can't wait to get stuck into it with coffee & biscuits

coffeeisnectar · 15/07/2015 14:26

Got mine this morning too! Now just need to find some time to read. I love getting a new book...keep your handbags and shoes...It's all about the books for me :o

Sallystyle · 15/07/2015 12:40

Thank you for my book. I never win anything so was very happy this morning :)

PresidentTwonk · 15/07/2015 12:16

Ooooh guess what I just got! Thank you :) can't wait to read it!

321zerobaby · 15/07/2015 11:24

A lovely surprise in the post this morning, thank you very much for the book.

CordeliaFoxx · 15/07/2015 11:15

Just received mine, can't wait to start reading it tonight.

MrFMercury · 15/07/2015 10:08

Mine arrived today, can't wait to get started.

iklboo · 12/07/2015 14:01

Done. I'm after a holiday read & this is right up my street!

Peppapissinpig · 12/07/2015 07:01

Love a recommended read!

321zerobaby · 11/07/2015 17:22

Need a good holiday read, this looks perfect!

TheAmyrlin · 10/07/2015 19:36

Signed up Smile

CordeliaFoxx · 10/07/2015 14:50

Looks good

MrFMercury · 09/07/2015 22:21

Signed up :)

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