Liz Fenwick’s second novel snapped up by Goldmann in Germany

May 20, 2013 Blake Friedmann

A CORNISH AFFAIR has been purchased by Goldmann, who also published Liz Fenwick's bestselling debut THE CORNISH HOUSE. Goldmann is an imprint of the Random House Group and one of the largest publishing houses in Germany.

Publication is planned for December 2013.

Liz Fenwick is published in Holland by De Boekerji, Norway by Cappelen Damm, Portugal by Quinta Essencai and in the UK by Orion -- where she was their bestselling debut novelist of 2012.

Liz Fenwick's second novel A CORNISH AFFAIR will be published this month by Orion in the UK, and they have already commissioned her next two novels.

Praise for Liz Fenwick:

'Intriguing with a great sense of place. The perfect 'Cornish' holiday read.' -- Katie Fforde

'An intriguing, deeply felt and poignant story, stuffed with insight and observation.' -- Elizabeth Buchan

'The setting for her very enjoyable debut novel, The Cornish House ... makes reading so pleasurable as all of the often heartrending events described are juxtaposed with the beauty of the wild, isolated place that has inspired people for centuries... a perfect holiday read ... Liz Fenwick's novel will delight those who have been there and no doubt inspire those who have not to go there as soon as they can. A gripping, atmospheric, and delightful read.' -- Eleanor Fitzsimmons, writing.ie

Poster released for Andy Briggs' LEGENDARY

May 17, 2013 Blake Friedmann

Hot off the presses, here's the poster for Andy Briggs' 3D action adventure film LEGENDARY, set in the world of 'Cryptozoology'.

The film follows Travis Preston, our heroic cryptozoologist, as he is called to investigate a series of unexplained deaths at a remote construction site. Rumours abound that the cause is a legendary lake monster. Preston, in competition with the ruthless Harker, struggles to prove the monster is more than myth. As the death toll mounts, Preston's suspicions are confirmed: not only is the beast real, but it preys on human flesh.

The film stars action legend Dolph Lundgren (Rocky IV, The Expendables) and Scott Adkins (The Expendables 2, The Bourne Ultimatum) is directed by Eric Styles (Relative Values, True True Lie). It is produced by Midsummer Films, and is due for release later this year.

Guy Meredith’s ONE WINTER'S AFTERNOON on BBC Radio 3, Sunday 19th May

May 15, 2013 Blake Friedmann

Guy Meredith's excellent new play about an (imagined) meeting between Verdi and Wagner will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 this Sunday, 19th May, at 8.30pm.

ONE WINTER'S AFTERNOON is a bitter-sweet comedy about a meeting between those twin pillars of opera: Verdi and Wagner. A meeting which never took place. The play however envisions Verdi struggling with 'Otello' while the recently deceased Wagner occupies a space in his head. The action ranges over much of the 19th century, following the two lives, until the men achieve an - albeit fictitious - reconciliation.

In this production, Wagner is played by Kenneth Cranham and Verdi by Paul Rhys, while Kate Buffrey plays Verdi's wife Giuseppina and Clive Merrison is Ricordi, his publisher. For more information, the BBC page can be accessed here.

'Guy Meredith's imaginative new radio play... poignant and amusing retrospective of two operatic lives.' Radio Times

Garry O’Connor discusses his biography of Pope Benedict XVI in video clip

May 14, 2013 Blake Friedmann

Garry O'Connor discusses SUBDUED FIRES: AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF POPE BENEDICT XVI, his captivating and controversial biography of the lately resigned Pope, in this short clip.

Garry O'Connor has previously written biographies of Pope John Paul II and William Shakespeare.

SUBDUED FIRES is available now from The History Press. For more information see the author's website.