From the war-torn streets of London to the exotic shores of the Orient, this is one woman's extraordinary story: an emotional rollercoaster that sweeps the reader along on a breathless voyage through her turbulent life. Bombs and doodlebugs; cruelty and heartache; sultans, snakes, Sikhs; spies, sailors and ships; ex-pats and alcohol and wild, wild parties; love, betrayal, near-terminal illnesses; an angel, three witches and numerous ghosts – they are all included in this searingly honest, sometimes heartbreaking, often hilarious memoir.
A tale of danger, sorrow and loss, of cruelty and fear, of a great love turned sour, of sickness, suffering and despair, but also a tale of love, kindness and compassion, family, friendship, and the healing power of laughter. Above all, it is a tale of survival, of the constancy of love between a mother and her children, and ultimately of happiness regained.
Editing and Cover Design by Laura Jenkinson @ Blackboard Fiction
Praise for Swansong:
'It’s a long time since I read anything so profoundly moving or so gloriously funny.' Annie, London
‘I am in love with this book and am reading it every spare second I have, immersing myself in every word, running through the fields with Squire Hale and sobbing at Daphne’s cruelty.’ Norma, Los Angeles
‘I read it in one day, crying, laughing, I couldn’t put it down. I didn’t want it to end so I read the last chapter twice !' Lisa, Kent
‘I have just finished ’Swansong’ and am overcome by such courage, love and determination of spirit to triumph over adversity.’ Ilona, Warwickshire
‘It just got better and better until the end, which made me cry.’ Jenni, Hampshire
‘A fascinating and moving account of such a turbulent life. I enjoyed the mix of personal and social insights it offered.' Carol, Hampshire
‘It’s enthralling.’ Teresa, Capetown, South Africa.
‘Powerful and compelling.’ Liz, Somerset
‘She writes like an angel.’ Manon, France
'I was in the bath and the water had gone stone cold but I didn't notice until the last word was read!' Jo, Hampshire
A tale of danger, sorrow and loss, of cruelty and fear, of a great love turned sour, of sickness, suffering and despair, but also a tale of love, kindness and compassion, family, friendship, and the healing power of laughter. Above all, it is a tale of survival, of the constancy of love between a mother and her children, and ultimately of happiness regained.
Editing and Cover Design by Laura Jenkinson @ Blackboard Fiction
Praise for Swansong:
'It’s a long time since I read anything so profoundly moving or so gloriously funny.' Annie, London
‘I am in love with this book and am reading it every spare second I have, immersing myself in every word, running through the fields with Squire Hale and sobbing at Daphne’s cruelty.’ Norma, Los Angeles
‘I read it in one day, crying, laughing, I couldn’t put it down. I didn’t want it to end so I read the last chapter twice !' Lisa, Kent
‘I have just finished ’Swansong’ and am overcome by such courage, love and determination of spirit to triumph over adversity.’ Ilona, Warwickshire
‘It just got better and better until the end, which made me cry.’ Jenni, Hampshire
‘A fascinating and moving account of such a turbulent life. I enjoyed the mix of personal and social insights it offered.' Carol, Hampshire
‘It’s enthralling.’ Teresa, Capetown, South Africa.
‘Powerful and compelling.’ Liz, Somerset
‘She writes like an angel.’ Manon, France
'I was in the bath and the water had gone stone cold but I didn't notice until the last word was read!' Jo, Hampshire
