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Renny deGroot

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Renny deGroot was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, a first-generation Canadian of Dutch parents.

Her novels have been shortlisted for the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize and a Whistler Independent Book Award. They have been awarded several readers’ awards from the U.K., Canada, and the U.S. She has published mystery, historical fiction, short stories and non-fiction

Renny has a BA in English Literature from Trent University and studied creative writing at Ryerson University.

She lives in rural Ontario with her Great Pyrenees and Golden Retriever, and vacations at her cottage in Nova Scotia.

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With book 4 of the series, Heidi Eljarbo has crafted another winning dual timeline mystery. The setting serves as a character in this fast-paced story. Whether walking the streets of Amsterdam, visiting cozy restaurants or racing through the lesser-k ...more
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This different slant on our history of trying to erase Indian culture was an emotional journey. Good character development, evocative settings, and well structured story.
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" Thank you for taking the time to review Lakeside Beauty! Book 2 (South View) is now available for pre order. You can check out the book trailer: https ...more "
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"Lakeside Beauty is a 'Nancy Drew' for adults, except that it is much better written. The sentences flow, one into the other, in a seamless movement that propels the action (and the reader) forward. Shannon Coyne is our determined amateur detective. S" Read more of this review »
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