Baskerville scoops 'compulsively readable' new crime series by thriller writer Philby

Baskerville has scooped a "compulsively readable" new crime series by thriller writer Charlotte Philby.

Publishing director Jade Chandler acquired world all-languages rights to two books from Veronique Baxter at David Higham, in an exclusive submission to Baskerville. The first Farrow & Chang thriller, Dirty Money, will be published in spring 2025, backed by a "major" marketing and publicity campaign.

The synopsis says: "Starring two female leads and set in contemporary London, Dirty Money takes the reader from the extreme wealth of Mayfair’s leafy neighbourhoods, to the bustle of Soho’s nightclubs, and the backstreets of East London, where affluent hipsters and working-class Londoners live parallel lives.

"In Dirty Money, Charlotte Philby skewers the poison that runs through the veins of the capital at both extremes of society and introduces two unforgettable new characters to the crime genre."

Chandler said: "I am excited to be working with the talented Charlotte Philby on the brilliant new Farrow & Chang thrillers. The combination of her pacy writing, with an authentic London setting and two very appealing female lead characters is a dream scenario for fans of compelling crime series. We are proud to be launching Dirty Money as a new brand on the Baskerville list in 2025."

Philby added: "It’s such a joy to be working with Jade Chandler and the team at Baskerville on this new series. Dirty Money has been a huge amount of fun to write, and Jade’s enthusiasm for the project, and insights, from its conception has been integral to that. The response so far has been heartening and I hope to be writing the Farrow & Chang stories for years to come."