October 10, 2022
Bloomsbury has pre-empted Salt Blood by poet Francesca Haig, a historical novel about the infamous 18th-century pirate Mary Read, in a six-figure deal.
Publishing director Emma Herdman signed UK and Commonwealth rights, excluding Canada and including audio, from Juliet Mushens at Mushens Entertainment in a two-book deal. Haig will be writing as Francesca de Tores. The book is slated for publication in spring 2024 and will be accompanied by a “major” marketing and publicity campaign.
Read more at ‘The Bookseller’
Rachel Edwards (left) in conversation with Francesca Haig—Fullers Bookshop, Hobart, 14th Dec 2016