Elizabeth Adler

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Elizabeth Adler
Born1950 (age 7374)
Yorkshire, England
Pen nameAriana Scott
NationalityBritish
Alma mater University of Leeds
GenreRomance, suspense, mystery
Years active1985–present
Notable worksThe Charmers; One Way or Another; Last to Know; Please Don't Tell
Website
elizabethadler.com

Elizabeth Adler (born 1950) is a British author who has written over 20 novels. She writes romance, suspense and historical fiction novels. She has also published work under the name Ariana Scott. [1] Her works have been translated into 22 languages. [1]

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Personal life

Adler was born in Yorkshire, in Northern England in 1950. [2] She has lived in England, Canada, Ireland and Spain. Her husband, Richard, is American. [1] They met whilst Adler was working in London at a talent agency. [1] [3] Together, they have one daughter. [1]

Career

Private Desires, Adler's first novel, was published in the UK in 1985. [1] It was also published in the United States at the same time, with the title Léonie. [1] Her work has appeared in several Reader's Digest Select Editions: Sooner or Later (Volume 238 - #4 in 1998), Sailing in Capri (Volume 288 - #6 in 2006) and Meet Me in Venice (Volume 295 - #1 in 2008). [4]

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