Paula Martin lives near Manchester in North West England and has two daughters and two grandsons.
She had some early publishing success with four romance novels and several short stories, but then had a break from writing while she brought up a young family and also pursued her career as a history teacher for twenty-five years.
She returned to writing fiction after taking early retirement from teaching, and is thrilled to have found publishing success again with her novels. Apart from writing, she enjoys visiting new places and has travelled extensively in Britain and Ireland, mainland Europe, the Middle East, USA and Canada. Her other interests include musical theatre and tracing her family history.
Website: https://paula-martin-novels.my-free.website/
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Seamstress Betsy Roberts falls in love with Liverpool mariner John Hughes, but is shocked to discover that her father’s contempt for sailors stems from a long-hidden event for which he holds John’s uncle responsible. When he insists on her marriage to a childhood friend, does he simply want to stop her from marrying John, or is he hiding another secret? And if Betsy defies him, how will the past affect her and John in the future? Can their love survive despite the secrets and tragedies which threaten to tear them apart?
Review Snippets
‘A beautifully written book full of love, suspense and courage. The story will make you smile, reduce you to tears, and encourage you to follow your own heart.’ (Miriam K)
‘An enthralling step back in time, brimming with passion and historical accuracy.’ (Ana M)