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Welcome to the website of British author Alex Roddie. I write historical fiction set in the 19th Century with a strong flavour of adventure. I am fascinated by the early days of mountaineering in Britain and the Alps, and my fiction reflects the legendary atmosphere of that heroic time.

THE ONLY GENUINE JONES

Definitive, highly acclaimed historical fiction from the mountains of Great Britain and the Alps.

"A smooth read ... the author's passion for his subject matter is abundant on every page."
TGO MAGAZINE OFFICIAL REVIEW

"This is extraordinarily accomplished storytelling - tense, taut and deeply atmospheric."
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR SUSAN FLETCHER

"Brilliant, fast-based debut with authenticity ... Buy this. DO IT."
BESTSELLING AUTHOR IAN HOCKING

~ NEWS ~	~ LATEST BLOG ~
New 5* review for The Only Genuine Jones	New article published on UKHillwalking.com
The Only Genuine Jones is back in stock and I am taking orders for signed copies. Email me for details.	Posted by Alex on the 23nd of May

~ INSPIRATION ~

"We seemed to tread air rather than crusted snow; we were light of foot; we walked like demigods in joyous serenity. The intensity of our exaltation seems peculiar to the following of a great rock-climb to a climax of supreme beauty."
W.H. MURRAY

Photo by Martyn Cooper

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