Dilys Rose was born and brought up in Glasgow. Edinburgh has been her home for many years. Previous publications include three collections of short stories, Our Lady of the Pickpockets, Red Tides and War Dolls, three of poetry – Beauty is a Dangerous Thing, Madame Doubtfire’s Dilemma, and Lure, and a novel, Pest Maiden. (from Publisher)
Dilys Rose was born and brought up in Glasgow. Edinburgh has been her home for many years. Previous publications include three collections of short stories, Our Lady of the Pickpockets, Red Tides and War Dolls, three of poetry – Beauty is a Dangerous Thing, Madame Doubtfire’s Dilemma, and Lure, and a novel, Pest Maiden. (from Publisher)
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