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"The past beats inside me like a second heart."
John Banville, The Sea
I write epic historical love stories that stir the soul, transporting readers into the secrets and conflicts of World War Two.

Across dual timelines, each novel unfolds with heart, courage, and emotional depth, creating an immersive journey into the past and a passion that lingers long after the final page.

If you've ever held a treasured object in your hand or stood in a place steeped in history, you'll understand the pull of the past. It's as if voices from long ago whisper through time, their secrets waiting to be uncovered.
 

As a writer of dual timeline novels, I’m fascinated by the interplay between past and present: how a forgotten item or an old building can open a doorway to another era, connecting lives across time.
 
Set in Europe, my books feature unforgettable characters whose journey to find each other spans the war-torn decades of the last century and whose enduring love resonates into the present day.

THE PERFUMER'S SECRET  and THE PARIS AFFAIR are both out now published by Penguin Michael Joseph.

I'm currently working on my third book and I can't wait to tell you about it soon.
 
Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy discovering how the past has inspired me as you explore these pages and read my blog.

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