About Charlotte
Always a bookworm, Charlotte discovered her passion for writing after her three children and two step-children had grown up. She lives with her husband in a cottage in the woods on the borders of Hampshire and Berkshire.
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The RNA RoNA Awards
I was absolutely delighted when it was announced at the Romantic Novelists’ Association RoNA awards ceremony at the Royal Airforce Club in Piccadilly last night that The Apothecary’s Daughter had won the Historical Romantic Novel category. Some wonderful novels were … Continue reading
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Daily Mail Online review for The Painter’s Apprentice
It’s been a good week for reviews. The Daily Mail Online said that The Painter’s Apprentice is a highly-recommended novel. Here is the review: THE PAINTER’S APPRENTICE BY CHARLOTTE BETTS (Piatkus £7.99) Another follow-up novel, The Painter’s Apprentice takes up … Continue reading
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Audio Version of The Apothecary’s Daughter
The Apothecary’s Daughter is available in an audio version, either in CD form from your local library or to download. There are six reviews on www.audible.co.uk, all of them five star. “Brilliant!” By Sarah (Sainte Foy Tarentaise, France) Dec 26, 2012 I … Continue reading
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What Next?
I can hardly believe that I have at last sent the final draft of The Spice Merchant’s Bride to my publisher, Piatkus. It’s been a long slog and although I’m passionate about my writing, it’s hard to fit it in … Continue reading
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Christmas in 1687
Christmas is nearly upon us and I’m busy making mince pies, wrapping presents and looking forward to a glass of mulled wine by the fireside. If you’re feeling Christmassy and have a moment to relax with a glass of mulled … Continue reading
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Best Historical Read
I’m delighted that The Painter’s Apprentice has been shortlisted for the Festival of Romance’s Best Historical Read Award. The winners of all categories will be announced at the awards gala dinner and ball on Friday the 16th November. Last year’s … Continue reading
Slough Writers’ Group
I’ve been in a long, dark tunnel for weeks now, working very hard to finish the first draft of The Spice Merchant’s Bride. There is a little light at the end of the tunnel as I’m approaching the Big Climax … Continue reading
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The Painter’s Apprentice – First Amazon Review
It made my day this morning when I saw that the first review of The Painter’s Apprentice is up on Amazon. Even better it’s a five star review! Thank you lovely reader and I’m working hard on the next book. … Continue reading
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Hungerford Bookshop Talk
The Hungerford Bookshop is an independent bookshop situated in a listed building in the picturesque high street. The quirky shop is stacked high with all the kinds of books I like to read and it’s all too easy to lose an … Continue reading
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New Paperback Cover
The Painter’s Apprentice is available to order now in the large format paperback but the mass market paperback will be available to buy direct from the bookshops in February 2013. For this version the cover has been changed slightly and … Continue reading
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