Innocence

Born in Pittsburgh, Kathleen Tessaro studied drama before emigrating to London. After ten years working as an actress in films, television, and theatre, she left the profession and spent several years working for the English National Opera, while training in the evenings as a drama teacher and voice coach.During this time, she began to write. Working on short stories during her lunch hour, she soon became a regular member of a writers workshop.She lives in North London with her husband and son.

PRAISE FOR INNOCENCE:A warm, deft portrait of the power of friendship.’ Guardian‘An evocative coming-of-age story.’ Independent‘Amusing and poignant.’ Daily Telegraph‘…. is written with the same cool precision as her bestseller Elegance.’ SUNDAY TIMES‘An absorbing novel of love, innocence and experience.’ WOMAN AND HOME‘A warm tale of love, friendship and following your dreams.’ COSMOPOLITAN‘This is a coming-of-age novel for women who have wasted their 20s on cheap men and rough wine.’ Guardian‘A wonderful tale of lust, love, life and redemption.’ Waterstones Books QuarterlyPRAISE FOR KATHLEEN TESSARO:‘Ultra-smart and classily edgy, this is the glitz novel brought up to date.’ SUNDAY TIMES‘More heart than you'll ever find on a catwalk…Written with élan and panache.' DAILY MAIL‘This is a book all women will identify with, and you’ll adore Louise, who’s every bit as charmingly neurotic and nutty as Bridget Jones.’ GLAMOUR‘A true handbag read, an easy diversion from real life.’ GUARDIAN