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I’ve been passionate about books ever since I first learnt to read. A common refrain at home was that I always had my nose in a book; things haven’t changed, even though I’m now somewhat older.
History is a passion too; it’s great that these two interests combine so well.
With degrees in history and historical research, I’ve spent my working life helping others to achieve publication; now I’ve decided it’s my turn.
My Regency stories are filled with mystery, adventure, and romance – my three favourite themes. I’ve enjoyed writing them and I hope you enjoy reading them.

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	An Officer's Vow (Gentlemen #2) 4.18 avg rating — 620 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	A Gentleman's Promise (Gentlemen #1) 3.99 avg rating — 575 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Winter's Romance: A Regency Anthology by G.L. Robinson (Goodreads Author), Jayne Davis (Goodreads Author), Christina Dudley (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 530 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Unquiet Spirit (Shades, Shadows, and Spectres #1) 4.34 avg rating — 116 ratings — published 2020 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	An Adventurer's Contract (Gentlemen #4 ) 3.97 avg rating — 30 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	La promessa di un gentiluomo (Gentlemen Vol. 1) by Penny Hampson (Goodreads Author), Raffaella Vittori (Translator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	La parola di un ufficiale: Un romanzo Regency (Gentlemen Vol. 2) by Penny Hampson (Goodreads Author), Raffaella Vittori (Translator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The third and final day of my trip to Bath was mostly spent at the Holburne Museum, where there were three amazing but completely different exhibitions. The first was all about fashion, showing the fabulous creations of designer, Dame Zandra Rhodes. Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print, showcases an amazing collection of her screen-printed outfits […]

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A Great and Monstrous Thing: London in the Eighteenth Century

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