Crescendo: A bittersweet story of family, loss and finding freedom in the rubble

‘This beautiful, intricately-woven novel of love, loss and redemption will echo in your heart long after you turn the last page. Brava to the new...

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Joanna Howat
Joanna Howat

Joanna trained as a journalist and worked as a news producer for BBC Radio 5 Live in London. She now lives in her native North Yorkshire with her husband and family, two very naughty spaniels and her beloved piano. Crescendo is her first novel.

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Visiting my local independent bookshop Had a lovely visit to The Wonky Tree
March 24, 2025
Visiting my local independent bookshop

Had a lovely visit to The Wonky Tree Bookshop in Leyburn on Friday. They're stocking Crescendo which is great because Leyburn gets a mention on page two!

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Crescendo now to be stocked in Waterstones across the north-east! Brilliant
March 5, 2025
Crescendo now to be stocked in Waterstones across the north-east!

Brilliant to see my book in Waterstones window - and in such great company! Crescendo is now being stocked in Waterstones in Durham, Sunderland, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Yarm,...

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Signing Crescendo in Waterstones Northallerton Last Saturday I paid a visit
March 5, 2025
Signing Crescendo in Waterstones Northallerton

Last Saturday I paid a visit to Waterstones in Northallerton to sign copies of Crescendo, where I received the warmest of welcomes from the team.

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In good company! Hitting the dizzy heights of #2 for the month of November
December 6, 2024
In good company!

Hitting the dizzy heights of #2 for the month of November at my local, The Little Ripon Bookshop.

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