I'm delighted to be joined by debut novelist Roz Preston today. Roz is a local author and her debut novel In Repair was published by Stonebook Press Edinburgh in March. It is available in paperback and digital editions: buying details below. Over to Roz to tell us more. Tell me THREE things about your latest book In Repair is a mid-life romance involving two damaged individuals whose past lives and experiences stand in the way of their ability to form a new relationship.

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Analysis of Cape Verde against Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup

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