Michael Legat

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  • Bibliography:
    9 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    October 1980
  • Latest Book:
    December 2001
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About the Author

Michael Legat was born on 24 March 1923 in London, England, UK. He began writing at a very early age. He devoted his career to publishing and also wrote a book for authors. After a long and successful career as Editorial Director of Corgi Books and later of Cassell during 35 years, in 1978 he decided to leave the trade and take up writing full time. In 1980 his first novel, Mario's Vineyard was published and this was followed by a series of other novels and highly-acclaimed how-to books for writers, that its sales currently stand at over 200,000 copies.

Michael Legat remained heavily involved in the publishing industry, had served on various committees, was the president of two writers' circles and was a associate vice-presidents of the Romantic Novelists' Association. He passed away on 15 August 2011 in Sussex.

Full Series List in Order

The Harcourt Saga

1 - The Silk Maker (Apr-1985)
2 - The Cast Iron Man (Sep-1987)

Book List in Order: 9 titles

  • Mario's Vineyard

    Frustrated with his father's strict control and hankering after freedom, Mario Gilardone could see no way of ever leaving his home in northern Italy. But that was before the 'phylloxera' disease struck, devastating the family's prosperous vineyards. ...

  • The Silver Fountain

    Ambitious and talented Jean-Paul Fontaine had one overwhelming desire - to run an exclusive restaurant in London. His path was beset with frustration and tragedy but in time he rose from the penniless young waiter he had been when he arrived in Londo...

  • The Shapiro Diamond

    Reckless and headstrong Jan Shapiro resigned himself to the fact that he would never learn the intricate skills of diamond cutting. But this was the family business and his father, a devout Jew, saw it as Jan's duty to follow in his footsteps. Depres...

  • The Silk Maker

    The Harcourt Saga - 1

    In a time when working conditions were renowned for their harsh cruelty, Harcourts' silk mill surpassed them all in its relentless and unforgiving regime - a regime so brutal that it sent men to an early grave and left families destitute. After th...

  • The Cast Iron Man

    The Harcourt Saga - 2

    From an early age Edward Harcourt knew that he was expected to devote his life to his late father's silk-making business. Failing this, the only other option open to him was to join his 'Uncle' Richard in Norfolk and specialise in brocade. Neither ch...

  • We Beheld His Glory

  • The Retiring Highwayman

  • The Prison Within

  • The Pure in Heart



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Michael Legat has published 9 books.

Michael Legat does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Prison Within, was published in December 2001.

The first book by Michael Legat, Mario's Vineyard, was published in October 1980.

Yes. Michael Legat has 1 series.
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