From the author of Fallen Grace and many other popular historical fiction titles Mary Hooper is included in the 2010 nationwide Booked Up scheme, ensuring her presence and popularity is higher than ever Reviews both pre- and post-publication for Fallen Grace were stellar and this book, full of thrilling romance is perfect for fans of Fallen Grace

Praise for Fallen Grace: 'By any standards, an exceptional novel ... the gift for taking historical situations and making them emotionally engaging is far too rare ... after six historical novels, this one is Hooper's breakthrough and its characterisation, plotting and atmosphere are first-rate and deserve prizes ... Not since Philip Pullman's The Ruby in the Smoke has there been such a gorgeous evocation of Victorian life - or so satisfying a conclusion' Amanda Craig, The Times 'At one stage (Grace) meets Charles Dickens, who might well have recognised some of the plot turns of this most satisfying read' Independent on Sunday 'This wonderfully atmospheric story, set in Victorian London, will draw in teenage girls with its blend of sadness, hardship and redemption ... A sensitive and taughtly-plotted novel, intelligently told' Daily Mail

Mary Hooper is a very popular writer for children and young adults. Her brilliant historical novels have a huge fan base, as do her contemporary novels for teenagers. At The Sign of the Sugared Plum was selected as part of the 2010 Booked Up scheme and Fallen Grace has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal 2011. Mary lives in Henley-on-Thames.