'Legend' Jean Fullerton moves to Bookouture in four-book deal

Bookouture has scooped a four-book deal for Jean Fullerton’s World War Two saga series. 

Publishing executive Lizzie Brien acquired world English language rights, including audio, from Kate Burke at the Blake Friedmann Literary Agency. 

"Jean is a legend in the saga genre and a brilliant storyteller", said Burke. "I’m very excited for this new chapter in her publishing."

The new series follows four "extraordinary" young women who join the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and are stationed in the east end of London. Fullerton previously published the East End Ration Book series with Corvus. 

Brien said: "As soon as I read Jean’s first synopsis, I knew I wanted to work with her to tell the stories of these incredible women. Jean’s saga fiction has such wonderful warmth and heart, and is rooted so deeply in the history of the people and places in the east end of London that she knows and loves so well. I couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with her on this very special series!"

Fullerton added: "I’m so thrilled to be joining Bookouture’s friendly, supportive and dynamic team, so watch this space for more heart-felt authentic east end sagas."