It’s been nearly a decade since The Lady of the Tower first found her way into the world, and I’m still deeply moved by how many readers have embraced Lucy St.John’s story. Whether you discovered the book through a friend, a book club, or by wandering down a rabbit hole of Stuart-era history, I want to say thank you—for reading, reviewing, and sharing this journey with me. I had heartfelt notes from two readers this week, both of whom truly brought tears to my eyes. To think, while I’m going about my day, they are spending time with my beloved characters and special places, is still hard to believe. Writing about my ancestress and her extraordinary 13-year stay in the Tower of London has been a life-changing experience.
Many readers mention the vivid atmosphere—gritty streets, echoing footsteps in stone corridors, and the heavy silence behind the Tower’s gates. This is exactly the world I hoped to bring to life.
“I was absolutely inside the story—walking through London’s dirty streets, peering behind court curtains, hearing the whispers.”
“The setting transported me—I could feel the cold stone, smell the damp air, and sense the danger.”
Lucy St.John’s strength—quiet, often hard-won—has resonated with readers around the world. Her wit, her resilience, and her refusal to be silenced remain the beating heart of the novel.
“Lucy is unforgettable—smart, loving, and brave in the face of heartbreak.”
“Her story made me think about how much hasn’t changed.”
Between the whispered plots, secret alliances, and forbidden romances, readers have shared how these twists kept them turning the pages.
“Romantic, suspenseful, and impossible to put down.”
“A story of power, peril, and love—with all the drama of a great historical thriller.”
“I missed my train stop—I had to know what happened next!”
The Lady of the Tower began as a personal exploration of my family’s hidden past. Drawing from diaries and letters written by Lucy and her family, I could picture her home within the Tower, her rooms, her daily life. I never imagined Lucy’s voice would echo so far, or touch so many. But your emails, reviews, and messages tell me that her courage, heartbreak, and hope still matter.
“A character that still lingers with me long after the last page.”
Explore Lucy’s world in The Lady of the Tower, on sale for 0.99c / 99p, and the rest of the Lydiard Chronicles, or step into a new era with The Godmother’s Secret and The King’s Intelligencer. All of my novels are available on Kindle Unlimited, paperback, and some on audiobook.
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