Books with author Victoria Connelly

Leaving the London suburbs for a nineteenth-century cottage in rural Suffolk was the best decision that author Victoria Connelly ever made.Following on from Escape to Mulberry Cottage, Victoria takes you through a whole calendar year of life in a small country village from rescuing more ex-battery hens to taking part in her first horticultural show. With over thirty beautiful colour photographs, A Year at Mulberry Cottage is the perfect book for anyone who has ever dreamed of a life in the country.Praise for Escape to Mulberry Cottage:'Enchanting.' Erica James'Victoria Connelly is writing in the tradition of Miss Read and bringing the pleasures of the countryside to a whole new generation.' Leah Fleming'A heartwarming read.' Cosybooks'A fascinating glimpse into the heart of a nature-lover.' Caroline Lawrence'I was totally caught up by Victoria’s country dream and I can’t wait to read more of her adventures!' Chicklit Reviews and News

Never trust your mummy!When a man is shot on the steps of the British Museum holding an ancient Egyptian relic, 15-year old Sasha Fine and new friend, Johnny Marlborough, are propelled into an adventure that will take them to the dark heart of Egypt.Arriving in Luxor, they discover the ancient treasures from the tomb of cursed king Sethmosis have been stolen by a pair of pharaoh impersonators, “Ramesses” and “Nefertari” Striker. Sasha and Johnny are determined to return the gold and jewels to the people of Egypt. But then they run into Dr Anubis – the mad plastic surgeon who vows to turn them into mummies before nightfall…Secret Pyramid is a fast-paced action-adventure for girls 10+ or for anybody who enjoys a jolly exciting read. Think Alex Rider but with slightly more romance!* * * *Victoria Connelly is the bestselling author of over twenty books, the first of which - Flights of Angels - was made into a film. Many of her novels have been Amazon Kindle bestsellers and The Runaway Actress was shortlisted for the RNA's Best Romantic Comedy of the Year. This is her first children's novel.

The Audacious Auditions of Jimmy Catesby is the second children's novel by bestselling author, Victoria Connelly.* * * * *12-year old Jimmy Catesby is a terrible football player. His French is appalling, his geography is worse, and he can’t see the point of decimals. But there’s one thing Jimmy is good at – acting. And, when he meets Miss Mary Snow, retired star of stage and screen, he knows he has to follow his dreams and become an actor. Unfortunately, this gets him into a lot of trouble – with his teachers, his mum, and the school bullies.Follow Jimmy's adventure as he battles with auditions, detentions, stage fright and opening nights, and discover if he’s got what it takes to succeed.

“Richly lyrical and thought-provoking” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), this “stellar debut from a novelist to watch” (Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize winning author) explores the passionate marriage of Harry Houdini and his wife, Bess—a love story that defied death itself.Before escape artist Harry Houdini died, he vowed he would find a way to speak to his beloved wife, Bess, from beyond the grave using a coded message known only to the two of them. But when a widowed Bess begins seeing this code in seemingly impossible places, it becomes clear that Harry has an urgent message to convey. Unlocking the puzzle will set Bess on a course back through the pair’s extraordinary romance, which swept the illusionist and his bride from the beaches of Coney Island, to the palaces of Budapest, to the back lots of Hollywood. When the mystery finally leads Bess to the doorstep of a mysterious young photographer, she realizes that her husband’s magic may have been more than just illusion. In surprising turns that weave through the uncertain days of the dawn of the twentieth century and continue into the dazzling 1920s, Mrs. Houdini is a “dazzling and enchanting” (Shelf Awareness, starred review) tale, “a marvel that gallops through time and space” (Associated Press), and a “mesmerizing reimagining” (People) of one of history’s greatest love stories.

“Richly lyrical and thought-provoking” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), this “stellar debut from a novelist to watch” (Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize winning author) explores the passionate marriage of Harry Houdini and his wife, Bess—a love story that defied death itself.Before escape artist Harry Houdini died, he vowed he would find a way to speak to his beloved wife, Bess, from beyond the grave using a coded message known only to the two of them. But when a widowed Bess begins seeing this code in seemingly impossible places, it becomes clear that Harry has an urgent message to convey. Unlocking the puzzle will set Bess on a course back through the pair’s extraordinary romance, which swept the illusionist and his bride from the beaches of Coney Island, to the palaces of Budapest, to the back lots of Hollywood. When the mystery finally leads Bess to the doorstep of a mysterious young photographer, she realizes that her husband’s magic may have been more than just illusion. In surprising turns that weave through the uncertain days of the dawn of the twentieth century and continue into the dazzling 1920s, Mrs. Houdini is a “dazzling and enchanting” (Shelf Awareness, starred review) tale, “a marvel that gallops through time and space” (Associated Press), and a “mesmerizing reimagining” (People) of one of history’s greatest love stories.

“Richly lyrical and thought-provoking” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), this “stellar debut from a novelist to watch” (Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize winning author) explores the passionate marriage of Harry Houdini and his wife, Bess—a love story that defied death itself.Before escape artist Harry Houdini died, he vowed he would find a way to speak to his beloved wife, Bess, from beyond the grave using a coded message known only to the two of them. But when a widowed Bess begins seeing this code in seemingly impossible places, it becomes clear that Harry has an urgent message to convey. Unlocking the puzzle will set Bess on a course back through the pair’s extraordinary romance, which swept the illusionist and his bride from the beaches of Coney Island, to the palaces of Budapest, to the back lots of Hollywood. When the mystery finally leads Bess to the doorstep of a mysterious young photographer, she realizes that her husband’s magic may have been more than just illusion. In surprising turns that weave through the uncertain days of the dawn of the twentieth century and continue into the dazzling 1920s, Mrs. Houdini is a “dazzling and enchanting” (Shelf Awareness, starred review) tale, “a marvel that gallops through time and space” (Associated Press), and a “mesmerizing reimagining” (People) of one of history’s greatest love stories.

Never trust your mummy!When a man is shot on the steps of the British Museum holding an ancient Egyptian relic, 15-year old Sasha Fine and new friend, Johnny Marlborough, are propelled into an adventure that will take them to the dark heart of Egypt.Arriving in Luxor, they discover the ancient treasures from the tomb of cursed king Sethmosis have been stolen by a pair of pharaoh impersonators, “Ramesses” and “Nefertari” Striker. Sasha and Johnny are determined to return the gold and jewels to the people of Egypt. But then they run into Dr Anubis – the mad plastic surgeon who vows to turn them into mummies before nightfall…Secret Pyramid is a fast-paced action-adventure for girls 10+ or for anybody who enjoys a jolly exciting read. Think Alex Rider but with slightly more romance!

A captivating debut novel, meticulously researched and beautifully imagined, about the passionate marriage of Harry and Bess Houdini―a love story that defied death itself.Before escape artist Harry Houdini died, he vowed he would find a way to speak to his beloved wife Bess from beyond the grave using a coded message known only to the two of them. When a widowed Bess begins seeing this code in seemingly impossible places, it becomes clear that Harry has an urgent message to convey. Unlocking the puzzle will set Bess on a course back through the pair’s extraordinary romance, which swept the illusionist and his bride from the beaches of Coney Island, to the palaces of Budapest, to the back lots of Hollywood. When the mystery finally leads Bess to the doorstep of a mysterious young photographer, she realizes that her husband’s magic may have been more than just illusion.In surprising turns that weave through the uncertain days of the dawn of the twentieth century and continue into the dazzling 1920s, Mrs. Houdini is a thrilling tale that will take you deep into the heart of one of history’s greatest love stories―asking what drives people to believe in something bigger than themselves―even as it reveals the famous magician’s most remarkable feat of all.