A very warm welcome to my website.
My books are set in Cornwall, 1793-1801, among the shipbuilders and merchants living on the south coast. It’s a period of great uncertainty with Britain at war and naval ships awaiting their orders in Falmouth. Consecutive wet harvests have left the wheat fields in ruin and the people of Cornwall are starving. With the threat of invasion mounting volunteer forces need to be mustered and a constant watch kept for French spies. The discovery of porcelain clay is fueling new investment and a brand new harbour is under construction to export the china to the potteries in the north.
My stories follow the jeopardy seven women face as they pit their wits against greed, corruption, and even murder. Familiar characters weave in and out of the seven books, though they can all be read as standalone stories.
Before I started writing I had a fulfilling career as a nurse. While my children were young I qualified as a library assistant and an adult literacy support volunteer. My love of English literature saw me complete an Open University honours degree in humanities.
My home is in the Blackdown Hills in Somerset where I live with my husband. For the last thirty years we’ve sailed in and out of the romantic harbours of the south coast of Cornwall and it’s here where I set my books. I love hearing from readers, so do join me on my author Facebook page or leave a message on this site.
I’m published by Corvus Books, an imprint of Atlantic Books, and Teresa Chris is my agent.
Let me take you back to 1793, to the rugged cliffs and secret coves on the south coast of Cornwall. Believe me, it really was a dark and stormy night…
Best wishes and happy reading,
Nicola x
