Louise Hare is a London-based writer and has an MA in Creative Writing from Birkbeck, University of London. Originally from Warrington, the capital is the inspiration for much of her work, including This Lovely City, which began life after a trip into the deep level shelter below Clapham Common.
Praise for Louise Hare 'Superb . . . compelling storytelling, beautifully drawn characters and atmosphere that's deeply immersive' Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of Blood Orange 'A beguiling, atmospheric and important novel, with wonderful, memorable characters and a vital message about love, loyalty and hope' Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman 'A story about solidarity and love but above all hope' Zoella 'Not just twisty and compelling; it's an honest and, at times, brutal exploration of the prejudices that continue to haunt the lives of many. The writing is wonderful; London's energy runs right through it; the characters leap off the page. I was truly sad to leave them behind' Adam Kay, Observer 'Hopeful and inspiring'' Abi Dare, Observer 'Hare's enthralling novel pulls off the rare trick of being a clever murder mystery, an evocative portrayal of Windrush London and a genuinely touching love story' i 'Full to the brim with such complete joys and heart-aching tragedies ... you can feel the warmth and colour emanating from the pages . . . a transporting debut novel with lovable characters and musical depth splattered across the pages' Magic Radio Book Club 'Terrific . . . atmospheric, combustible' Metro 'Mistress of suspense, Hare keeps us guessing to the last page' Daily Mail 'Hare's story is an important one to tell and I feel so grateful to have been given the chance to read it' Daily Record 'Expect to be obsessed . . . [a book] you need to know about' Good Housekeeping 'Atmospheric . . . a mystery with characters you can't help but feel drawn to' Woman 'Poignant and compelling' HELLO! 'With enthralling and poignant storytelling, this [book] is both joyful and heartbreaking' My Weekly 'Heartfelt . . . brimming with nostalgia' Prima