Novel Receives Honorable Mention at the 2013 Paris Book Festival

Lessons from the Gypsy Camp by Elizabeth Appell has been honored with an Honorable Mention in the 2013 Paris Book Festival! Amazing recognition for an amazing book! We couldn't be more proud.

Come see what the fuss is about.

 A girl...A gypsy...A murder...A choice

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