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Shadow Child

My first novel is due for release in December – or at the latest January 2022! A quick reminder of what it’s about: In Colombes France 1669, an old Queen dies. At her deathbed, valuable papers and a gold cross are stolen by a young serving woman of the chamber. She has long been groomedContinue reading “Shadow Child”

Paris, Picasso and Me

Second draft is now underway and here is a taste of what it is about: Olivia was beautiful, blonde and an exceptionally talented writer. With little to trouble her beyond life’s usual misfortunes, she thrived. However, following an unhappy spell in a London; a hastily arranged marriage; and an early pregnancy, tragedy followed. Her babyContinue reading “Paris, Picasso and Me”

Now available as an e-book for your Kindle!

‘Crumbs on the Carpet…’

Scarborough and the legacy of Wilfred Owen’s final year 1917-1918 So pleased that this book too is complete and in production – and available on e-bay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Crumbs-on-the-Carpet/164580433334?hash=item2651c21db6:g:4U0AAOSw0Ztf14Dg

Shadow Child finished!

At long last – like a very, very long and difficult birth, the book is done. I’m happy with the ‘baby’ and I looking for an agent to publish. Fingers crossed… In the meantime, starting work on that elusive follow up novel

Shadow Child update

Novel in its final stages at last! Completion aimed for the end of the year. Here is an excerpt to whet your appetite:    He found an empty bench along a deserted stretch of the riverbank and sat to light a cigarette, in no hurry to get back home yet and just enjoying the solitude. HisContinue reading “Shadow Child update”

Rethinking Lawrence of Arabia

This is well worth a listen

Shadow Child

New novel available soon… Colombes France 1669– Private papers and a gold cross are stolen at the deathbed of Charles 1 widow, Henrietta Maria. Groomed, abused and pregnant, Jehanne is murdered in her attempt, watched over by the spectre of her dead mother. Down the centuries the death of the young woman and, more importantly,Continue reading “Shadow Child”