My debut novel
Lady Hartley’s Husbands
My debut novel, Lady Hartley’s husbands, is now published by Fantastic Books Publishing, available on Amazon
Reenie Meadows, from humble origins, is ambitious in her search for ultimate happiness, especially after her first failed romance. Moving from Cornwall to London suburbia a year before World War 2 breaks out, her life at seventeen years old changes drastically. With challenges and set-backs, and a controlling mother, Reenie eventually marries Harold Hartley, a successful businessman. A 30 year age-gap seems unimportant when it brings the wealth and status Reenie now desires. Yet . . . she soon realises, despite possessing every material luxury, her goal still hasn’t been reached. Her marriage is soulless. Can a second marriage after Harold’s death, bring that vital missing ingredient? And what are Chris Penselle’s motives when he hears of the new Lady of the Manor’s arrival in his sleepy Cotswold village? A sinister symmetry unfolds as Reenie falls for Chris, seventeen years her junior. This time her mother does not approve
Author Andrea Emblin Historical Fiction & short stories
One of my short stories is published in Wight Writers’ anthology, In Black and Wight, and I have also illustrated a children’s poetry book, Word Gymnastics.
Inspiration from the Cornish and New Forest landscapes.
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Author Andrea Emblin
I am a member of two writing groups and contribute regularly to Wessex Writers’ e-magazine, The Voice. With Wight Writers I join in weekly online meetings, receiving and giving constructive criticism to published writers. My online membership of the Retreat West Community provides me with regular workshops to improve my writing skills.