My Italian publisher, Mondadori, just sent me the cover for their edition of Spy, which will be published in March. Its title is La Detective. Note how artificially calm I sound, in these few sentences.
Here’s the full dust jacket:
And now, the truth: I screamed like a girly-girl when I saw this. I can’t get over it. I love the use of period photographs, the wrought-iron ornamentation around the title, the flash of pink. If I were in the mood to cavil, I’d point out that Mary never, ever uses a gun – but what the hell. It’s not as though a handkerchief or a pen would be a good substitute.
God, it’s exquisite.
Sigh.
Steph Burgis says
Eeee!!! That is SO beautiful!!
Colleen says
That cover is absolutely gorgeous. I would have screamed too!
Admin says
Thank you, both of you!
Sarah says
You really have the best covers! I love the UK and the US covers and this one is amazing as well. I can’t wait to read your book.
MelodyJ says
I love all the covers. This one is no exception. Very nice. I was wondering about the gun too. Oh well creative lincence is not so bad.
Admin says
Thanks, Melody!
Sara (The Hiding Spot) says
So pretty! I bet it’d look gorgeous on my bookshelf next to my US copy! 🙂
Ying says
Thanks, Sara! Do you speak/read Italian?
Valentina says
Hi from Italy!
Just finish the italian book La Detective!
I’m exited!
It is wonderful!
I really loved Mary, she is a very fine detective and a smart girl! And then James… ahhh love love… 🙂
Ying says
Thank you, Valentina! I’m so glad you enjoyed La Detective. I think the sequel should be out soon.
Enrico says
the cover has been realized by Iacopo Bruno. I can’t wait for the secont book! There are some news about it?
Ying says
Thank you for telling me the artist’s name, Enrico! I didn’t know. I’m hoping for news soon about the second book and will post as soon as I have a publication date. Thanks for stopping by!