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What Caroline is looking for
Caroline is most excited by discovering new talent, though it’s hard to predict in what form that talent will come. She looks for novels that combine great writing, plot and pace, distinctive characters, emotional depth, and a strong hook – all the elements that keep readers turning the page. Caroline enjoys being challenged, surprised, moved to tears, or left on the edge of her seat (preferably all of those things!) by the novels she reads. She accepts fiction submissions in the areas of literary, upmarket commercial, book club, historical, crime, and thrillers. She does not represent science fiction, fantasy, or children’s. In non-fiction, Caroline is fascinated by books that provide insig
Notable sales & clients
- Daughter of the Reich by Louise Fein
- The Last Telegram by Liz Trenow
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What genres does Caroline Hardman represent?
Caroline Hardman represents Thriller, Crime, Upmarket Fiction, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction.
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