{"title":"Katie Lumsden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatie Lumsden\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts immersive historical fiction that brings the past to vivid life. Her stories, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Secrets of Hartwood Hall\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Trouble With Mrs Montgomery Hurst\u003c\/em\u003e, blend rich period detail with engaging characters navigating personal and societal challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find themselves drawn into evocative settings filled with mystery, resilience, and intrigue. 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