Autorka, jejíž dětství ovlivněné životem v armádní rodině ji vedlo k touze po cestování, našla své místo v jižní Anglii po založení rodiny. Zde se věnovala i akademické kariéře, než se plně ponořila do psaní. Její historické romány, často zasazené do exotických lokalit a bouřlivých světových událostí, jsou napínavými záhadami s prvky romantiky. Díla zkoumají univerzální témata rodiny, lásky a ztráty v různých historických kulisách.
All she's ever wanted is a place to call home 1948: Daisy Driscoll is working as a qualified Sister in Brighton. The war may be over, but Daisy's heart is in turmoil. Abandoned in childhood and haunted by the experience of her first marriage, Daisy no longer trusts anyone.
Working round the clock for her country1941: As a nurse in the rubble-strewn East end of London, Daisy Driscoll is a first-hand witness to the trauma of the Second World War. All she can do during the Blitz is to protect herself - and do her best to help others survive.
She longed for a family of her own... Growing up in an orphanage on East London's Cobb Street, Daisy Driscoll never felt the warm heart of home. Forging her own way in the world, determined Daisy struggles to make ends meet as the country finds itself on the brink of the Second World War.
Set in England during 1914, the story revolves around a pivotal decision faced by the protagonist that has the potential to either bring her family closer together or drive them apart. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, conflict, and the impact of personal choices against the backdrop of a nation on the brink of war, highlighting the emotional and social struggles of the time.
Flora Steele, a bookshop owner and amateur detective, embarks on an intriguing journey to solve a fresh murder mystery. Her character blends a love for literature with a knack for sleuthing, as she navigates the challenges of her quaint town on her bicycle. With her daydreaming nature, Flora's adventures promise a delightful mix of charm and suspense.
"Bookshop owner Flora Steele escapes the sleepy English village of Abbeymead through the adventures in the stories she sells. Until one morning, everything changes when she discovers a body amongst her own bookshelves... The young man with the shock of white-blond hair lay spread-eagled on the floor, surrounded by fallen books. His hand reached out to the scattered pages, as though he was trying to tell her something. But who is he? How did he come to be killed in Flora's ordinary little bookshop? Flora finds out he was staying at the Priory Hotel, and when the gardener suddenly dies in its beautiful grounds only a few days later, she is certain that something untoward is happening in her quiet village by the sea. But are the two deaths connected? And is someone at the hotel responsible - the nervous cook, the money-obsessed receptionist, or the formidable manageress? Determined to save her beloved bookshop's reputation and solve the murder mystery, Flora enlists the help of handsome and brooding Jack Carrington: crime writer, recluse and her most reliable customer. As the unlikely duo set about investigating the baffling case, guilty faces greet them at every door. And they soon realise there's more than one person hiding secrets in Abbeymead..."--Provided by publisher
Fleeing the threat of betrothal to a degenerate man, Amelie Milverton escapes her home disguised as a maidservant. Only to find herself falling in love with a man who is hiding as many secrets as herself.
Facing penury, Elinor Milford is urged by her dying mother to seek help from Amersham Hall. What connection can there be? Disguised as a dairymaid, Elinor sets out to unearth the secrets of her birth and discovers an extraordinary story.
An absolutely page-turning and addictive cozy mystery novel
In a gripping mystery, Flora Steele, a bookshop owner and aspiring detective, teams up with her fiancé, crime writer Jack Carrington, to unravel a case where the power of words takes a deadly turn. As they delve into the investigation, they uncover dark secrets and the sinister impact of language, leading them to confront both external threats and their own relationship dynamics. This intriguing blend of crime and romance promises twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats.