Coming this July
The Girl with the Silver Clasp
A precious treasure will change their destinies…
‘Absolutely loved it’ Heidi Swain on The Ferryman’s Daughter
Will they find the courage to follow their dreams?
St. Ives, 1916.
Jess Morgan always hoped to become a celebrated silversmith, but when the men return from war she’s forced to return to her job as a seamstress. All she can cling to is the memory of that delicate, unique silver clasp she created for a society bride.
Rachel Bellamy served as an ambulance driver on the front line during the Great War but now it’s up to her to save the family home and picturesque harbour from her wealthy brother-in-law, before it’s too late.
Giselle Harding fought her way up from poverty to become a Hollywood movie star. Yet even the most beautiful jewels she owns will never replace the man she lost.
As the lives of the three women collide, will they be able to overcome their differences and fight together for the dreams they once held so close?
Readers are loving THE GIRL WITH THE SILVER CLASP:
‘A lovely book filled full of hope nostalgia and love’ NetGalley Reviewer
‘Full of highs and lows that pull at your heartstrings, superb!’ NetGalley Reviewer
‘A really nice, feel good story’ NetGalley Reviewer
‘Some of my favourite parts were reading about life in London as well as the growth of the artists in the St. Ives area!’ NetGalley Reviewer
My first book for Orion
was published in May 2020
My first book for Orion is set on the Hayle Estuary, near St Ives in Cornwall, at the time of the Great War. It is the story of Hester, who is forced to take over the family business of rowing the ferry across the river to keep a roof over their heads. But Hester has a dream of one day becoming a professional cook and opening her own establishment in St Ives, so creating a better life for herself and her family. Even with everything against her, Hester remains determined to succeed …
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The Audio Version
I love the audio version read by Karen Cass! Click on the cover to listen to a sample. The full recording can be downloaded from Audible, or alongside the kindle version:
Can Hester help her family escape desperate poverty and fulfil her dreams?
1908: Hester always loved her mother best, her father had always been a hard man to like, spending more time (and money) in the local than with his family. After her mother’s sudden death, followed by an injury forcing her father to give up his job as the ferryman, Hester is placed in the position of care-giver for her young brother and sister.
As the years pass Hester must row the ferry night and day to keep them all from starvation, while her hopes of working in a kitchen and one day becoming a cook, slip further and further away.
But just how far is Hester willing to go to make her dream a reality? And as the threat of war comes ever closer to the Cornish coast, will it bring opportunities or despair for Hester and her family?
‘The perfect book to lose yourself in this summer’
I’m loving the response to Hester’s story! It was great to be featured in The Western Mail, talking about The Ferryman’s Daughter and my inspiration for its resilient heroine.
