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Rémy is a new agent at the World Happiness Organisation, where a strict Code of Ethics prevents personal involvement and impulsive decisions from interfering with the job.

When a mission in Shrewsbury catches his attention, Rémy’s decision to secretly swap files is driven by something beyond the professional. Disregarding the Code, he sets off a series of events that quickly spiral out of control. What should have been discreet becomes a national spectacle, leaving Rémy to face the consequences.

A witty and heartwarming novella, The Shrewsbury File works as both a standalone and a prologue to The World Happiness Organisation. Exploring the aftermath of one rash decision, it sets the stage for a story about love, loss and the surprising twists that shape our pursuit of happiness.

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“A beautifully written book, full of wonderfully drawn characters that come to life effortlessly on the page.”
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“Feel good fiction at its best from an emerging talent.”
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“The characters are hilarious, with their relatable quirks adding so much charm to the story, keeping me laughing throughout.”
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“By turns humorous, philosophical, heart rendering and wholesome.”
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“A beautiful, uplifting journey into the heart of happiness—one that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.”
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    About

    Born in Manchester, Lou grew up in Wales and now lives in the south of France with her favourite people and cat.

    Back in the 90s, a degree in French and German – coupled with some experience of working (but mostly dancing) through the summers in Munich – saw Lou unwittingly fall into a long and enjoyable career in economic development, inward investment, marketing and communications.

    For a large part of the week, she still writes for multinationals, on subjects ranging from medical devices to supply chain management. It’s fun, but a couple of years ago a question started to niggle her: what would it be like to write about some of the other – let’s say more quirky – stuff in her head? After a year-long novel writing course, the World Happiness Organisation was born and she hasn’t looked back!

    When she’s not writing, Lou loves nothing more than cycling, doing up old houses and – when the opportunity presents itself – hiking up smouldering Icelandic volcanoes.