Quote by Karen Thompson Walker

As an editor, I read Charlotte Rogan's amazing debut novel, 'The Lifeboat,' when it was still in manuscript. I read it in one night, and I really wanted my company to publish it, but we lost it to another house. It's such a wonderful combination of beautiful writing and suspenseful storytelling.

As an editor, I read Charlotte Rogan's amazing debut novel,

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In this quote, the speaker highlights their personal experience with Charlotte Rogan's debut novel, 'The Lifeboat.' They express how they read the manuscript in one night and were captivated by the compelling combination of beautiful writing and suspenseful storytelling. Despite their enthusiasm and desire to publish the book, they were unable to acquire it as another publishing house secured the rights. The quote emphasizes the speaker's admiration for the novel and their belief in its quality, underscoring the potentially missed opportunity for their publishing company.

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