Last week I told you about the fabulous window display in David’s bookshop in Cambridge. But if you peer closely, you will see that something is missing: the first book of the series, “Fatal Forgery”. Of this particular blue volume, the shop was – shock! horror! – out of stock. So I emailed them to point out this dire state of affairs and they asked me to drop off two more copies.
When I was next in town, I did just that. The nice chap with whom I deal – a motorcycle enthusiast called Brian – was in the antiquarian department of his shop chatting to two American ladies. He broke off his conversation to say hello and I handed over the two books. “What’s that?” asked one of the ladies, holding out her hand. “Historical fiction? London? Regency?” She read the first page. “I’ll have it!”
In short, I watched a bookseller make a 100% profit on my book before my very eyes, and was delighted to do so. If I could immediately sell half of the books I deliver, I’d be laughing all the way to the bank.
Susan Grossey 
Dear Susan
What a lovely thing to happen. Who knows, it could also open up a whole new American market for you!
Best wishes
Graham
Ooo, maybe Oprah will pick it up and recommend it to her gazillions of followers!!
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