On the way back from the UK this summer, we took a slight detour via Copenhagen and my husband kindly agreed to come with me to the Museum of Danish Resistance.

Did you know that even if you only borrow a book from a library, rather than buying a copy of it, the author still receives royalties?

Ever since I started working on The Third Letter, back in autumn 2020, I’ve listened to certain songs, particular musical genres, and certain artists to inspire me.

A few of the quiet, reflective, emotions-driven books that I have enjoyed in recent years.

You know when you read a book and you close it and sit back and just… think. And even when you’ve put the book on the shelf, it stays with you, lingering there in your mind, prompting questions and giving you pause.

Looking back at 2024, I’ve come to the conclusion there were more ups than downs, which is a pretty good way to end one year and start the next.

From celebrations in the Anderson shelter and homemade decorations to parties for children and adding Christmas cheer as best they could, people made the most of what they had during the Second World War.

A tale about posting on Instagram and why the one post you think will appeal can be the one that comes back to bite you on the arse.

In the opening chapters of The Third Letter, we meet not only Clara, the heroine of the story, but also William and Ifan, two soldiers in the same Canadian infantry regiment, who play key roles in the novel (no spoilers here!).

If you've read and loved any of these titles, then you're in the right place.