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

'A superb ending' - Robert Nisbet, Western Mail 'An insight into human relationships' - Suzanne Oakley, Llanelli Star 'Gill's characters feel like real people - complex, thoughtful, and with believable histories and motivations... she unwinds her tales with the deftness of a born storyteller. I look forward to more of her offerings.' Leslie M Ficcaglio, visual artist 'I read 'No Bed of Roses' in one go without being able to put the book down. Written with brilliant observations into the way people feel and think. A book to relate to, a story we all carry with us.' Fiona McClean, From Under the Bed From the author of The Troubadours Quartet Winner of the Global Ebooks Award for Best Historical Fiction 'Believable, page-turning and memorable.' Lela Michael, S.P.Review 'Historical Fiction at its best.' Karen Charlton, the Detective Lavender Mysteries 'Wonderful! If you love historical romance and adventure, you must pick up this series!' Autumn Birt, The Rise of The Fifth Order 'A stunning masterpiece of tangled alliances, conflicting loyalties and tested love.' Kristin Gleeson, the Celtic Knot Series 'As soon as I finished this novel, I longed for the next in the series and can't wait to read more from this extremely talented author.' Deb McEwan, Beyond Death '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 'Fascinating history - the plot was terrific.' Brian Wilkerson, Trickster Eric Novels blogger '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