"Dear Friends," Letters from Abroad

by Ann Brady

The bond of friendship between Mary Watson and Elisabeth (Lizzie) Mountford shouldn't exist, and yet it does. Mary is an orphan, and Lizzie is the daughter of a Lord and Lady.
Due to terrible circumstances, Mary has no option but to leave her friend and travel to foreign shores. Although Lizzie's parents are relieved, little do they realise the two young women will grow ever closer, even at a distance.
During their time apart, Mary and Lizzie face trials and tribulations. Yet each will be supported by the other through their letters.
Will Mary's journey abroad lead her to happiness? Or will she suffer the pangs of unrequited love?
And will Lizzie find contentment back home in England? Only time will tell.
The two women hope to be in each other's company once again, and that their journeys will lead them to find true love.

276 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 2012

About the author

Born in Yorkshire I now live in Cardiff Bay and have been writing for over thirty years. I have published an award winning historical novel, a series of 18 Children's Picture Story Books as well as other assorted genres. I also write non-fiction.

Over the last few years I have developed my mentoring skills and now mentor new and developing writers of all ages worldwide, leading them through their writing journey to the point of publication. I also offer a variety of professional services covering workshops, reviewing and editing and have created a series of podcasts all aimed at benefiting writers at all levels. Details of the services I offer can be found on my authors website www.ann-brady.co.uk or my mentoring websites - www.mentoringwriters.co.uk (over 18's) and www.Kids4Kids.org.uk for the younger writers. Through these I work alongside other authors, illustrators, editors etc where we endeavour to make every effort to help writers achieve success in their writing journey.

Due to my reviewing and editing of manuscripts my reading tastes extend across a variety of subjects and genres. However, having a strong love of history, the late Dorothy Dunnett was one of my favourite writers. Her ability to ‘marry’ fact and fiction in her writing was always extremely well done, leaving the reader with a belief that both the fictional characters and events she wrote about really did exist in history, even if they didn’t. Because of this I find I can encourage writers better in their search for their characters and scenes thus helping them create better stories for their readers.