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Lizzie Lee, author of The Little Greek Guesthouse

How to bring your setting to life

In this advice blog Lizzie Lee, author of the feel-good summer romance The Little Greek Guesthouse, shares her tips for bringing your setting to life.

How to bring your setting to life

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