THE FALSE MEN
Set against the evocative backdrop of the Hebrides and based on a true story, The False Men is a compelling tale of compassion, friendship and love in violent times, a story that resonates today.
About the Author
Mhairead MacLeod was born in Scotland and now lives in Australia. She practised as a lawyer before becoming a full-time writer.
Her novel, The False Men, won and was short-listed for, two national manuscript awards before being acquired by ThunderPoint Publishing (UK) in 2017.
Her latest historical novel is set for release in 2023. Before being acquired for publication, the manuscript won and was short-listed for, two national and international screenwriting awards.
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Contact
Publisher contact
Press enquiries, review copies and orders:
info@thunderpoint.co.uk
07909588822
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2020 BOOK TOUR
Coming soon…
PAST EVENTS:
2018 BOOK BLOG TOUR for The False Men
27 August – 2 September
2017 BOOK TOUR—SCOTLAND
28 September 2017, 6pm INVERNESS
WATERSTONES, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Inverness, Scotland
5 October 2017, 7pm LOCHMADDY
TAIGH CHEARSABHAGH MUSEUM & ARTS CENTRE, Lochmaddy, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
12 October 2017, 7pm GLASGOW
WATERSTONES, 351-355 Byres Road, Glasgow, Scotland
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