About the Author

Jean Gill is a Welsh writer and photographer living in the south of France with a big white dog, a scruffy black dog, a Nikon D750 and a man. For many years, she taught English in Wales and was the first woman to be a secondary headteacher in Carmarthenshire. She is mother or stepmother to five children so life was hectic. Publications are varied, including prize-winning poetry and novels, military history, translated books on dog training, and a cookery book on goat cheese. With Scottish parents, an English birthplace and French residence, she can usually support the winning team on most sporting occasions. www.jeangill.com

Reviews

'Jean Gill's spiky humour makes you feel as if she's caught you on barbed wire and yet makes you smile about it.' Mike Sharpe, Haverfordwest Journalist '...the humour frequently has the effect of pointing up the stark reality with which she writes.' Ted Griffin, Pause Magazine 'Jean Gill manages to present life's daily adventures, which are intensified by looking for the 'right word' or not understanding local practices, in such a charming way, that the reader can see the beauty in the little things and the breathtaking adventure. Reading the book reminded me of my own trip to Southern France thirty some years ago, and I I loved it.' Gisela Hausmann, the Naked No Fluff Book Series 'This was a lovely account of one person's experience of living in Wales and Provence where life can take on unexpected challenges and pleasures. Written in a very witty sort of stream of consciousness it is a memoir that I found totally absorbing and at times very funny. It's a book that gives the reader a real and vivid insight into the area and what it's like to upsticks and move to another country and culture. Highly recommended.' Kristin Gleeson, the Celtic Knot Series Winner of the Global Ebooks Award for Best Historical Fiction The Troubadours Quartet 'Wonderful! If you love historical romance and adventure, you must pick up this series!' Autumn Birt, The Rise of The Fifth Order 'Jean Gill is the master of historical intrigue.' C.M.T. Stibbe, Chasing Pharoahs 'One of the best historical novels I've read in a long time.' Paul Trembling, Dragonslayer 'A walk through time! That is what it was like to read this fine novel. It drew me into the pages and would not let go of me until done! Bravo for a wonderful read!' Arwin Blue, By Quill Ink and Parchment Historical Fiction blogger 'Jean Gill masterfully weaves this fictional tale with accurate medieval history in a way that I have not experienced in a long time. All at once, I am surrounded by knights, crusades, and Templar politics... Her writing is as lyrical as the songs her characters sing.' B.J. Tiernan, Standing on a Whale