The Codes of Love

Ryan and Emily seem to have it all – successful jobs, beautiful house and the secret to a happy marriage. A secret that involves certain 'rules'.But beneath the surface trouble is brewing in the shape of Ada. Whimsical, free spirted and beholden to no-one, she represents he freedom that Emily's been striving for and the escape that Ryan didn't know he wanted.As they are separately (and secretly) drawn to her, things start to unravel. The 'rules' are still the rules, to be taken seriously, not to be broken ...

‘A fascinating exploration of love relationships and human frailty. Original, smart and extremely compelling.’ -- Will Dean, author of Dark Pines
'A tense and sharply observed portrait of love and obsession.' -- Daily Mail
'Persaud's sharp and seductive prose enthralls.' -- Sophie Hannah, author of The Carrier
'Many novels portray the trials of marriage and monogamy – this bold, sharp debut rewrites the rules.' -- The Literary Sofa

Hannah is a fiction writer represented by Laura Macdougall of United Agents. Her debut novel “The Codes of Love” is being published in print and digital edition by Muswell Press and in audio by Bolinda in March 2020. Hannah is currently working on her second novel.Hannah was born in Yorkshire and spent her childhood in Devon before her family moved to South East Asia, where she lived in Kathmandu, Nepal, and later India. She now lives in Stroud, Gloucestershire, with her husband, children and two boisterous cocker spaniels. Reading and writing have always been her greatest passions.Hannah won the InkTears Short Story Contest with her story “Cyfannedd Fach”. and her debut novel “The Codes of Love” is based on the winning story. She has also twice shortlisted for The Cambridge Short Story Prize. She has long listed for the V. S. Pritchett Short Story Prize and the Royal Academy & Pin Drop Short Story Award. Publications are numerous and include Magic Oxygen, The Brighton Prize and The Fresher Writing Prize, whose short story competition she won in 2016. Sophie Ward is an English actress known for playing Elizabeth, the beautiful, ill-fated true love of Sherlock Holmes in the film Young Sherlock Holmes. She trained at the Anna Scher Theatre as a child and went on to work in many films, television shows and stage productions. Sophie is also an accomplished voice artist, having narrated many audiobooks including both children’s and adult titles.

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