Michelle Cooper writes books - mostly historical novels, mostly for teenagers and people who used to be teenagers. She is the award-winning, internationally acclaimed author of The Montmaray Journals trilogy and The Rage of Sheep. Her latest book is Dr Huxley's Bequest: A History of Medicine in Thirteen Objects.

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A Brief History of Montmaray

"Romance, adventure, a touch of the supernatural and a winning heroine who will touch the heart. Compelling." Read more...

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The FitzOsbornes in Exile

"Multilayered and engrossing, Cooper's tale alternates between frothy fun and heartbreaking seriousness with utter mastery." Read more...

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The FitzOsbornes at War

"A detailed and nuanced portrait of life in the madness of war . . . Absorbing, compelling and unforgettable." Read more...

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Dr Huxley's Bequest: A History of Medicine in Thirteen Objects

"Intriguing and beautifully produced … Cooper approaches the history of medicine with the same eclectic verve, pace and off-beat imagination as she demonstrates in her historically based novels." Read more...


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The Rage of Sheep

"Good food for thought on philosophical issues - as well as an entertaining read." Read more...