A Salisbury author will release his new book, a collection of short stories, later this month.

Radu Herklots, author of the John Tedesco crime series, has announced the release of his latest work, which features 11 short stories.

The book, titled A Salisbury Tendresse, tells the tale of Stephen and Joanna, two newcomers to Salisbury who embark on a potential romantic adventure.

Other stories in the collection include the tale of Maureen, a woman who takes matters into her own hands after changes to her small town, and a young couple's struggle through the Covid pandemic.

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Radu Herklots has announced the release of his latest work (Image: Troubador Publishing) Herklots, who grew up in Plymouth and studied law at Kingston University, has been a solicitor for more than 30 years.

He now lives in Salisbury, where he writes the John Tedesco Cathedral Murder Mystery series.

Herklots said: "I’ve always loved the stories of quiet people and the depths of their emotions that might not be immediately apparent.

"I also feel strongly that there are too few voices from the South West in contemporary literature.

"I wanted to give a voice to these people, and at the same time explore themes of caring for elderly parents, struggling to keep up with friendship groups, as well as the excitement of new life and the pain of grief."

The book will be released on Thursday, November 28.