Clare Leslie Hall is a novelist and journalist whose works explore passionate love stories interwoven with mystery and suspense. Writing under the name Clare Empson, she published two domestic noir thrillers, "Him" and "Mine," in the UK and Germany, later republished as "Pictures of Him" and "Days You Were Mine." Her US debut, "Broken Country," draws inspiration from classics like "The Go-Between" and features a forbidden love affair with far-reaching consequences. The novel is set for international publication and has been optioned for a film adaptation by Sony 3000 and Hello Sunshine.
Hall spent the first half of her career as a journalist for national newspapers before transitioning to fiction. Her writing is influenced by literary favorites such as "The Great Gatsby" and "The Secret History", which shape her narratives' emotional depth and intrigue. Residing in Dorset, England, she lives with her family in a farmhouse surrounded by fields—a setting that directly inspired the rural backdrop of "Broken Country." The novel marks a significant milestone in her career, with translations planned in 29 languages.