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Sophia Bennett's debut novel, THREADS, won The Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition in 2009. She has since published six further teen novels, including THE LOOK and LOVE SONG. Sophia has been called the queen of teen dreams by journalist Amanda Craig, for her exploration of the worlds of fashion, art and music. Her books have sold internationally to over 16 countries. Sophia lives with her family in Wandsworth, south west London. Visit www.sophiabennett.com
A vivid portrait of Pre-Raphaelite glamour and the perils of beauty, desire and independence. -- Anna McKerrow * The Bookseller * This is Bennett's first historical fiction title and she does a wonderful job with the glamour, scandal and dresses of the period -- Fiona Noble * LoveReading4Kids * A dreamy, romantic novel about a young woman becoming embroiled in the Pre-Raphaelite art scene .I'm very happy to learn that this is the first in the series, as I feel Mary had only dipped her toe into this fascinating and scandalous world and there's so much more I want to know and see through Mary's eyes. -- Melinda Salisbury Sophia has conjured up a world as alive with colour and texture and beauty and rebellion as the paintings that she references.I was utterly engrossed from first page to last. Please can I have the sequel now? -- Perdita Cargill Love love LOVED Following Ophelia. Brilliantly done. -- Catherine Johnson
