Publishing history

The Wars of Jenny McLeod (series)

Book 1 No Job for a Woman

Book 1 of the series follows Jenny McLeod as she begins her career as a war correspondent during the Second World War. From the harrowing events in Berlin on Kristallnacht to war in the deserts of North Africa, Jenny has to combat not only the enemy but also the prejudice of those who believe that this is No Job for a Woman.

Book 2 The Road of Death

In Book 2 of the series, Jenny McLeod continues her association with the Desert Rats in North Africa, before traveling with them to Burma. Struggling to stay ahead of the advancing Japanese army Jenny, along with thousands of other civilians, sets out upon the infamous Road of Death.

Book 3 The Road to Victory

Following her harrowing experiences on the Road of Death, Jenny McLeod returns to England to recuperate. After reporting from the Home Front, Jenny re-joins the Desert Rats once more, traveling with them up the length of Italy towards Germany on their Road to Victory.

Heronfield

A sweeping saga set in war-torn Europe during the Second World War. At its heart is a cast of characters who draw the reader into their lives from the defeat of Dunkirk to final victory: Tony, who experiences the horror of Dunkirk and offers his unique talents to the war effort, only to find that his secret work threatens his relationships with those he loves.  David, Tony’s elder brother, a fighter pilot and hero of the Battle of Britain. Sarah, who witnesses the terrible cost of war through her work as a nurse with the VAD’s. Bobby, a young American GI for whom a posting to England brings love and hope. And at the centre of it all, Heronfield, the manor house set amongst the gentle rolling downs of southern England, one-time home for Tony and his family and now a war-time hospital.

The Cavalier Historian

The Cavalier Historian is a time-slip novel. Marston Manor is an old manor house which the new owner plans to turn into a ‘themed’ attraction based on the years of the English Civil War.  When historian, Robert Hardwick, joins the project he is delighted to discover a family link with Marston dating back to the time of King Charles I and the witch persecutions of the 17th century. But right from the start disturbing events raise mistrust and fear on the estate.  Who, or what, is trying to halt the plans for the Manor?  Can the disruption and sabotage be linked to the traveller camp in the woods, or to the more sinister appearances of a ghostly old woman?  And just who is Rebekah, and why does she have such a hold over Rob?

The Guardians

Archaeologist Rick Gibson is prepared to sacrifice everything – his home, his wife, his son – to discover a ‘great find’ which will make him a household name.  After years of disappointment, Rick’s luck changes with the discovery of an ancient manuscript and he leads a dig to Mexico to uncover the famous treasure of Eldorado. But the treasure is guarded.  The Guardians come from the world of the dead to protect the treasure and, one by one, the members of Gibson’s party pay the price.