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From America's most beloved superstar and its greatest storyteller - a thriller about a young singer-songwriter determined to do whatever it takes to survive.
FIND A FUTURE. LOSE A PAST.
She's a star on the rise, singing about the hard life behind her.
She's also on the run.
Nashville is where she's come to claim her destiny.
It's also where the darkness she's fled might find her. And destroy her . . .
Run Rose Run - a story glittering with danger and desire.
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Run Rose Run, co-authored by Dolly Parton and James Patterson, blends the worlds of music and suspense. Reviews praise its combination of heart, humour, and thrills, with Dolly Parton's insight into the music industry bringing authenticity to the tale. Critics highlight its emotional depth and fast-paced storytelling, portraying AnnieLee's journey from a murky past to a brighter future in Nashville as both entertaining and moving. The collaboration is noted for its engrossing narrative, drawing readers into the world of country music with a delightful mix of drama and charm.
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ISBN: 9781529160291
Publisher: Cornerstone
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 February 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 309g
Pages: 448
About the Author
Dolly Parton (Author) Dolly Parton is the most honored and revered female singer-songwriter of all time. She has garnered eleven Grammy Awards and fifty-five nominations, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. In 1999, Parton was inducted into the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame, and in 2022, she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She is the author of multiple bestselling books, including Songteller; Run, Rose, Run (with James Patterson); Behind the Seams; and Good Lookin' Cookin'. To date, Parton has donated over 270 million books to children around the world with her Imagination Library. Tom Roland is the editor of the Billboard Country Update and founder of the country music database RolandNote. He's authored two books, The Billboard Book of #1 Country Hits and Beautiful Mess- The Story of Diamond Rio, and has written for The Tennessean, The Hollywood Reporter, The Orange County Register, and Westwood One, winning the CMA Media Achievement Award in 2018. James Patterson (Author) JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
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