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Essie Fox Writer

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Dangerous is my latest novel. A dark historical crime mystery, featuring Lord Byron in Venice and a spate of Vampiric style killings. Is he innocent or guilty? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dangerous-riveting-historical-BESTSELLING-Fascination/dp/1916788440

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Essie Fox Writer @essiefox.bsky.social · Jan 2

I have a new book coming out this April, based on Lord Bryon's time in Venice, and the publication of The Vampyre - murders, mystery, decadence, and possibly a real vampire in the mix. Dangerous by Essie Fox, published by @orendabooks.bsky.social

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Emma Harding @emmaharding.bsky.social · 1d

Legend: The Bruce #Springsteen Story - @ladymissbarton.bsky.social explores how a scrawny, long-haired introvert from New Jersey became the iconic, muscular rock star of the ‘80s. A labour of love by Eliza Lomas & Mair Bosworth Starts Sat 10.30 @BBCRadio4 Trailer: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Essie Fox Writer @essiefox.bsky.social · 1d

Do you love gothic literature?

On October 22 from 5.30-7pm, I'll be at the Portico Library along with fellow author, Kate Griffin. The evening's co-hosts are the Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies.

Join us for what will be the perfect Halloween event.

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Gothic Historical Fiction: Essie Fox and Kate Griffin in conversation

Join award-winning novelists Essie Fox and Kate Griffin to find out about writing historical fiction and creating a gothic atmosphere.

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Essie Fox Writer @essiefox.bsky.social · 7d

Oh, she was such a wonderful woman.

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Amanda Mason @amandajanemason.bsky.social · 13d

I am in conversation with the lovely @essiefox.bsky.social as part of the WhitbyLitfest in November. Book your tickets now, chums.

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Essie Fox Writer @essiefox.bsky.social · 15d

Great speech. I was totally engaged.

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It's just magic.

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Essie Fox Writer @essiefox.bsky.social · 15d

Very good speech from Ed Davey.

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Dr Tim Rideout @drtimrideout.bsky.social · 17d

Wonderful celebration of @paulmagrs.bsky.social⁦‪‬⁩ Brenda & Effie novels on @essiefox.bsky.social brilliant podcast (and a little bit of Doctor Who 🖤).

I'm listening to TALKING THE GOTHIC | Dark Humour in The Gothic ~ Episode 4 on Podbean, check it out! www.podbean.com/ei/dir-iceeb...

Dark Humour in The Gothic ~ Episode 4

Join me as I talk to Paul Magrs about his wonderfully humorous series of novels, The Brenda and Effie Mysteries.Paul also has his own youtube channel which you can find here.If you would like to meet ...

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Essie Fox Writer @essiefox.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you!

Essie Fox Writer @essiefox.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks so much.

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Essie Fox Writer @essiefox.bsky.social · 19d

A new episode of my podcast, Talking the Gothic ~ featuring the writer Paul Magrs and discussing humour in the gothic genre. essiefox.substack.com/p/dark-humou...

Dark Humour in The Gothic ~ Episode 4

The author Paul Magrs discusses his Brenda and Effie Mysteries

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Essie Fox Writer @essiefox.bsky.social · 29d

Thank you!

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My next event is on Tuesday, September 30th at the glorious Stansted House. I'm so thrilled to be invited, and to be there with Ness Bowler, fellow author and friend who will be interviewing me.

Details in link attached - www.stanstedpark.co.uk/inconversati...

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Essie Fox Writer @essiefox.bsky.social · Aug 31

Thank you!

Essie Fox Writer @essiefox.bsky.social · Aug 30

My latest novel, Dangerous, is currently just 99p! If you like darkly gothic mysteries, and a vampiric theme, this may be the book for you. www.amazon.co.uk/Dangerous-Es...

Dangerous: The riveting, dazzling new historical thriller from the SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING author of The Fascination eBook : Fox, Essie: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · Aug 12

'In the Author’s Note at the end, Essie Fox describes how the story blossomed for her after reading about the time Byron spent on Lake Geneva, with the Shelleys and others, where they avidly read ghost stories, entering a twilight world.'

#Dangerous @essiefox.bsky.social
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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · Aug 12

Historical Gothic novel set in VENICE

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Dangerous by Essie Fox

..and here it is, being read in Venice ☺️

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Dangerous by Essie Fox being read in Venice, the actual setting for the book

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · Aug 12

'But then the bodies of women start to turn up, attacks upon the neck and The Vampyre, published under his name, seems to follow the trajectory of death and destruction all too closely.'

#Dangerous is a beautifully written #Historical #Thriller, that NEEDS reading!
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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · Aug 12

Historical Gothic novel set in VENICE

www.tripfiction.com/historical-g...
Dangerous by Essie Fox

..and here it is, being read in Venice ☺️

@orendabooks.bsky.social

#blueskybooks #booksky

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · Aug 12

THIS REVIEW!!

'And one of those characters is Lord Byron, exiled in the city, disgraced back home (a failed marriage, mounting debt and scandalous affairs) – he almost seems to follow in the footsteps of Casanova, seducing women at every turn.'

#LordByron #Dangerous
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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · Aug 12

Historical Gothic novel set in VENICE

www.tripfiction.com/historical-g...
Dangerous by Essie Fox

..and here it is, being read in Venice ☺️

@orendabooks.bsky.social

#blueskybooks #booksky

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · Aug 12

OH MY!

'The brooding, damp atmosphere is evocatively rendered in the capable hands of this author, offering a rich and textured backdrop, like a dark, velvet carapace enveloping the characters. Any visitor to Venice will have some sense of the ‘otherworldliness’

#Dangerous @essiefox.bsky.social

TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · Aug 12

Historical Gothic novel set in VENICE

www.tripfiction.com/historical-g...
Dangerous by Essie Fox

..and here it is, being read in Venice ☺️

@orendabooks.bsky.social

#blueskybooks #booksky

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · Aug 12

Be transported!

'This novel transports the reader to early 19th Century Venice, when the Lagoon City is awash with illicit sexual encounters and ne’er do wells marauding through the city under veils of mist and darkness.'

OMG! What a wonderful review of
@essiefox.bsky.social's #Dangerous!

TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · Aug 12

Historical Gothic novel set in VENICE

www.tripfiction.com/historical-g...
Dangerous by Essie Fox

..and here it is, being read in Venice ☺️

@orendabooks.bsky.social

#blueskybooks #booksky

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Amanda Mason @amandajanemason.bsky.social · Aug 5

I will be in conversation with the wonderful @essiefox.bsky.social and talk will turn to vampires 🦇

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Gothic Tales: Essie Fox in conversation with Amanda Mason - Whitby Lit Fest

Essie Fox’s debut novel, The Somnambulist, was selected for the Channel 4 Book Club. Her latest novel Dangerous: A Lord Byron Mystery has been declared ‘A magnificent gothic tale of […]

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Essie Fox Writer @essiefox.bsky.social · Aug 5

So looking forward to this - and seeing you!

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Essie Fox Writer @essiefox.bsky.social · Aug 1

My new podcast, Talking the Gothic, now has 3 live episodes. Guests have been the authors @drtimrideout.bsky.social, @kateagriffin.bsky.social and Michael Stewart, who is also director of the Bronte Writing Centre. It's free. Please share with any lovers of the genre.

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TALKING THE GOTHIC | Substack

Join Sunday Times Best-selling author Essie Fox as she delves into gothic realms - in books and music, art, and film.

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Essie Fox Writer @essiefox.bsky.social · Aug 1

Have shared. Thank you!

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Paul Connolly @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social · Jul 31

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