I have always enjoyed historic English Literature and have taken a deep interest in my English ancestors. I attended the University of Ballarat where I completed a degree in Professional Writing and Editing. I enjoyed it immensely. Over the course of several decades I have written several stories, though this is my first book of this length. I have always had a passion for writing. Thanks to a loving Husband, my confidence has blossomed. I enjoy the time I have had for writing. Most of all I have wanted to follow the advice of my dear Mother before she died some years ago: 'Don't give up your writing'! Offering words crafted in my more mature years, I am happily married and we live in Tucson, Arizona with my husband. I am Australian by birth and have two adult sons and one grandson living in Australia. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.