Passion's Fortune: The Story of Mills & Boon - Hardcover

McAleer, Joseph

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198204558 ISBN 13: 9780198204558

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2000

Synopsis

This is the first history of Mills & Boon, the British publishing phenomenon that has become a household name, synonymous with romantic fiction. On the firm's 90th anniversary, Joe McAleer has written the first history of Mills & Boon, drawing upon a long-lost archive of over 50,000 letters which reveal the intricate relationship between editorial policy, social attitudes, and sales.

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About the Author

Born in Connecticut (US citizen) in November 1961. Did History degree and D Phil at Oxford, then worked for H.J. Heinz Foundation based at Hawthorden Castle in Scotland where he hosted and advised many of the leading fiction writers of the day. Was Professor in History and occasional lecturer at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut till 1983. Worked as senior writer and communications manager in a large corporation for six years . Currently Director of Communications, Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut and editor of a monthly newspaper, Fairfield County Catholic (circ. 91,000). Founding partner and editor of website devoted to reading, 'Now Read the Book' (http://www.nowread.com).

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198204558
• ISBN 13: 9780198204558
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352