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Local journalist has debut novel published

Joanne Clague secures three-book deal

The debut novel of a local writer has been picked up and published as part of a three-book deal.

With 30 years of local journalism under her belt Joanne Clague is now the author of 'The Ragged Valley'.

It's a historical fiction based on real events in her hometown of Sheffield in 19th century. 

Joanne says it highlights a moment in history she only discovered because of her grandparents:

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