Jessica Cornwell follows family into writing with first novel

By Michael Koziol
Updated March 12 2015 - 10:23am, first published March 1 2015 - 12:15am
Debut: Author Jessica Cornwell is following a writing path that has been well-worn by members of her family. Photo: Diana Patient
Debut: Author Jessica Cornwell is following a writing path that has been well-worn by members of her family. Photo: Diana Patient
<i>The Serpent Papers</i> by Jessica Cornwell. Photo: Supplied
<i>The Serpent Papers</i> by Jessica Cornwell. Photo: Supplied
Debut: Author Jessica Cornwell is following a writing path that has been well-worn by members of her family. Photo: Diana Patient
Debut: Author Jessica Cornwell is following a writing path that has been well-worn by members of her family. Photo: Diana Patient
<i>The Serpent Papers</i> by Jessica Cornwell. Photo: Supplied
<i>The Serpent Papers</i> by Jessica Cornwell. Photo: Supplied
Debut: Author Jessica Cornwell is following a writing path that has been well-worn by members of her family. Photo: Diana Patient
Debut: Author Jessica Cornwell is following a writing path that has been well-worn by members of her family. Photo: Diana Patient
<i>The Serpent Papers</i> by Jessica Cornwell. Photo: Supplied
<i>The Serpent Papers</i> by Jessica Cornwell. Photo: Supplied

THE SERPENT PAPERS
Jessica Cornwell
Hachette, $29.99