![]() Prep for Making Up stands out as a favorite in that respect, with the heroine being a circus artist and the hero a special-effects-makeup artist. (If the villagers were constantly being impaled with pitchforks or crushed by enormous wheels of cheese, it was kept very quiet.) Every book tends to require its own elements of specialized research, which is fascinating to me. Some of my cousins used to live in a country village straight out of Agatha Christie or “Midsomer Murders” - fortunately, minus the enormous body count. ![]() I also love the countryside, which makes an appearance as a setting in many of my books. I doubt it can be fully captured in words, but I’m really happy people can feel immersed in the world of my stories. There’s a unique, vibrant vibe throughout the city. Around every corner, in the most random little mews, you will find gorgeous architectural details and quirky bits of history. You could shut your eyes, point at a map, and spend days just walking. ![]() I have family in England, and London is easily one of my favorite cities in the world. Her latest, Battle Royal, is the first in a new series centered around the monarchy.Īs a New Zealander, what made you choose to set your books in England? And how do you get the London theater scene, language, and culture so right? In her books, Parker pairs keen observations about modern London life with a quirky sense of humor and spicy language. ![]() Ever since Carina Press published Act Like It, Lucy Parker’s first book set in the theater world, the romance author’s fans have grown legion. ![]()
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