Style
Page's novels are predominantly set in Leicester and are renowned for their strong plots and characters. Her books are rich in Leicestershire dialogue and feature gritty plots with page-turning twists, often involving a sense of intrigue or crime. Initially, her books were set at the turn of the 20th century (At the toss of a sixpence) to the 1970s (Josie). During the 2000s, she found a niche writing saga's set in the 1950s and 60's.
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