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Minnie Darke is the author of the bestselling novel Star-crossed, winner of the Margaret Scott People's Choice Award, and which has now been published in over 30 countries. Her second novel, The Lost Love Song, was released in March 2020 and she is currently working hard on her new novel, With Love from Wish & Co. She lives in Tasmania with her husband and family.

Books by Minnie Darke

With Love From Wish & Co

From the author of the international bestsellers Star-crossed and The Lost Love Song comes a captivating novel about a young woman whose one little mix-up sets off an unexpected chain of events, with repercussions for her business . . . and her love life.

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The Lost Love Song

'If you are looking for a charming read, then Darke has written a beauty … Expect laughter and tears in equal measure.' Herald Sun

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Star-Crossed

Marian Keyes meets Love Actually in this fresh, funny and gloriously romantic Australian novel that has sold all around the world.

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Exclusive audiobook content that will inspire you to read more than ever before

Love audiobooks? They’re even better with extra content! Check out some of the audiobooks that include exclusive recorded content for even more enjoyment.

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How Minnie Darke exercises her entrepreneurial spirit through writing

Minnie Darke, author of The Last Love Song and Starcrossed talks about the inspiration behind her new book, With Love From Wish & Co.

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Minnie Darke on listening while she knits

The author of The Lost Love Song discusses knitting stories into her scarves, gloves and sweaters.

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Celebrating Mother's Day with Minnie Darke

We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with Minnie Darke! To purchase a copy of The Lost Love Song, please go to this link https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-lost-love-song-9780143792307 Minnie Darke is the author of the bestselling novel Star-crossed, winner of the Margaret Scott People's Choice Award, and which has now been published in over 30 countries. Her fantastic new novel, The Lost Love Song, will be released in March 2020. She lives in Tasmania with her husband and family.

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At home with Minnie Darke

Welcome to the Penguin Long Weekend Literary Festival! Please enjoy Minnie Darke’s author talk on her latest novel The Lost Love Song. To purchase a copy, please go to this link https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-lost-love-song-9780143792307 We’d love to hear your thoughts via #PRHLongWeekend. Minnie Darke is the author of the bestselling novel Star-crossed, winner of the Margaret Scott People's Choice Award, and which has now been published in over 30 countries. Her fantastic new novel, The Lost Love Song, will be released in March 2020. She lives in Tasmania with her husband and family.

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The music behind The Lost Love Song

Minnie Darke reveals the many songs that inspired her bewitching novel.

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The Lost Love Song book club notes

This is the story of a love song... And like any good love song, it has two parts.

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Written in the stars

Match your sign to a compatible (if most likely unavailable) literary crush.

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Star-crossed by Minnie Darke

Josie Silver is calling it 'a total triumph' and Heather Rose says it's 'the funny, clever, big-hearted love story of the year.' Find out why everyone is talking about the fresh, funny and gloriously romantic new novel, STAR-CROSSED, by Minnie Darke! Learn more: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/star-crossed-9780143792277

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Star-crossed book club notes

The stars have aligned for your next book club hit.

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A letter to Jane Austen

Star-crossed author Minnie Darke pens a letter to one of her literary heroes.

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Minnie Darke Q&A

The Star-crossed author takes on our rapid-fire questions.

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Astral territory

Star-crossed author Minnie Darke reflects on the role of astrology in her life.