Assistant Editor Naomi Knox has acquired World All Language rights, including film and television, for three new instalments in Kate Hardy’s well-loved Georgina Drake cosy crime series. Fans can expect more of the warmth, twisty plotting and unforgettable characters that have made Georgie and Doris such firm favourites, with the first of the three scheduled for publication in May 2027.

Kate says:

“I’m so pleased to be continuing the series – Georgie and Doris have become like part of my family, and I’m really looking forward to writing the wedding! (Even though I’m being mean and putting obstacles in their way, aka murders to solve…) I’m also thrilled to be working again with Emily, and looking forward to working with Naomi as we’re planning some fresh takes on the series. My research team is delighted, too; the Editpawial Assistants would like it known that they inspire Bert, so they feel they deserve extra treats for all that hard work!”

Naomi says:

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to be joining the Georgina Drake Mystery series and working with Kate on these next three books. Kate has a real talent for pulling readers into her world, and these next three books promise all the charm and intrigue her fans have come to love. I am so excited about the ideas she’s bringing to this next chapter of the series!”

Emily says:

“Working with Kate is an absolute delight. I am continually charmed by the cosy (albeit murderous) world she has created and so excited that Georgie’s adventures will continue!”

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