Joanne Michèle Sylvie Harris, born 3 July, 1964 in Barnsley, Yorkshire is a British author. Born to a French mother and an English father in her grandparents' sweet shop, her family life was filled with food and folklore. Her great grand mother was a known witch and healer. All of this was an environment that would play a key role as an adult in the development of her novels. She was educated at Wakefield Girls High School, … Wikipedia
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