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A.M. Howell

Join A.M. Howell as she talks about finding inspiration from her home town and historical events like Halley's Comet

About The Author:

After completing a BA and MA at the University of Manchester, A.M Howell now writes policy documents for local government. In 2015, she was one of 15 writers selected to take part in the Curtis Brown Creative Writing for Children Course, tutored by children's author Catherine Johnson. A.M. Howell lives in Suffolk with her husband and two sons. Her debut novel, The Garden of Lost Secrets published to widespread critical acclaim.

 

About The Book:

From the bestselling author of The Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks, A.M. Howell, comes a gripping new adventure filled with buried secrets and dark lies, set against the evocative backdrop of the Edwardian era.

MAY, 1910. As the blazing Halley's comet draws close to the earth, Nancy is uprooted to start a new life in Suffolk with a grandfather she has never met. With every curtain drawn shut, Nancy is forbidden from leaving her grandfather's house: no one must know that her or her mother are there. Yet, when Nancy discovers the house's secret observatory, she watches her mother and grandfather creep out every night... Where are they going? And why mustn't any of them be seen? As the mysteries pile up, Nancy must bring dark secrets from the past to light - even if doing so will put her own life at risk.

 

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An Introduction to 'Mystery of the Night Watchers'

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The Inspiration behind 'Mystery of the Night Watchers'

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A reading from 'Mystery of the Night Watchers'

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A.M. Howell's Creative Writing Challenge

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What can you tell us about the protagonist, Nancy?

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Where is the story set?

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What was the inspiration behind the Observatory and the Ballroom?

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What was Halley's comet and why did it make a stir in 1910?

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What was life like for girls and women in 1910?

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Why do you enjoy writing historical fiction?

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Do you have a favourite scene of chapter in the book?

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