Welcome to the readers' club

I’m so pleased you’ve found your way here. My Readers’ Club is where the real journey begins — early glimpses of works‑in‑progress, behind‑the‑scenes notes, exclusive short stories, and the occasional piece of microfiction that deepens the world of the Aucourte Chronicles. Members receive a weekly newsletter: sometimes a quick update, sometimes something more indulgent.

Before you join, you may want to know a little about me and the kind of stories I write.

I’ve been writing for longer than I care to admit — beginning with fiction for UK women’s magazines back when they still published short stories. After a few detours, I found my home in historical fiction with a strong romantic core. I’m not a historian, but I take great care with accuracy; if I include a historical detail, you can trust I’ve researched it thoroughly.

What matters most to me are the people on the page. I write deep, sometimes flawed characters because real humans are rarely perfect, and I want my stories to feel lived‑in and emotionally true.

Most of my books are set in Britain, though not exclusively. The Aucourte Chronicles follow the noble, castle‑dwelling Aucourtes — their family, their friends, and the staff who share their world. If you enjoy the atmosphere of Downton Abbey, Upstairs Downstairs, or The Forsyte Saga, you’ll have a sense of the tone and texture waiting for you.

If you’re drawn to character‑rich stories, layered plots, and a touch of historical reality woven into the fiction, then you may feel at home here. And if you’d like to join a community of readers who enjoy my work, you’re warmly invited to sign up and receive the current free story, Primroses & Wine, which introduces Alice Aucourte — heroine of The Earl’s Daughter.