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Orion Books has acquired more novels from One Secret Summer author Lesley Lokko for "a high six-figure sum".
Deputy publishing director Kate Mills acquired British Commonwealth rights to Missing You and three more untitled novels by Lokko from Kate Shaw at The Viney Agency.
Missing You is a multi-generational drama set in London, Paris, Cape Town and Martha’s Vineyard, which starts with the disappearance of a child from her mother’s friend’s house.
Mills said: "Lesley is the first author I acquired when I joined Orion in 2002 and I love working with her.
"She combines enthralling love stories with exotic settings and gripping narratives. Lesley is unique in women’s fiction, proving that escapism can be smart and intelligent. She’s a key part of our women’s fiction list going forward."
Lisa Milton, Orion Publishing Group trade m.d. added: "We all love Lesley and her novels. We are proud to publish her and thrilled to have four new novels to look forward to. We can’t wait to take her to the top!"
The first title will be published in 2013.
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