Autumn captured in music
September 29, 2022
Sit back, close your eyes and let music infuse you with the beauty of the season…
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The sacred animals of Ancient Egypt
September 22, 2022
From the ibis to the baboon, the crocodile to the cat, these are the most sacred animals of the Ancient Egyptian religion…
My top five romantic spots in Paris, City of Love
September 15, 2022
In this favourite destination for romantics, love is all around…
Together at last: love stories built on reunion
September 8, 2022
Sometimes hope for the future lies in reconnecting with the past…
The Taj Mahal, a symbol of enduring love
September 1, 2022
In Agra, India, on the banks of the river Yamuna, stands this Wonder of the World.
For the love of historical fiction
August 18, 2022
On telling a story interwoven with history…
The Valley of the Kings
August 11, 2022
Welcome to one of the most famous and most visited sites in Egypt…
What makes a great summer holiday read?
August 4, 2022
Finding the perfect book for your vacation…
10+ books to read on Ancient Egypt
July 28, 2022
Recommended reads for budding Egyptologists…
Tastes of Provence
July 21, 2022
Simple, fresh and délicieux, these are the flavours of my summer…
Perfumes of Ancient Egypt
July 14, 2022
In my novel Song of the Nile, I draw inspiration from the fragrances of Ancient Egypt.
On the value of rereading books
July 7, 2022
‘If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.’ – Oscar Wilde
Ancient Egyptian temple design
June 30, 2022
The Egyptians took their religion very seriously, and so too their temples.
5 reasons to love vintage clothing
June 23, 2022
On choosing unique items of fashion that tell their own story…
My fifth award for Song of the Nile!
June 16, 2022
I’m delighted to announce that my latest novel has won another award…
Saqqara: a treasure trove of Egyptian artefacts
June 9, 2022
This site in Egypt continues to be a source of remarkable finds from the time of the pharaohs.
Is the internet replacing reference books?
June 2, 2022
What will become of the dictionary, the atlas?
The Bahariya Oasis, Egypt
May 26, 2022
A place of great natural beauty that is famous for its golden mummies…
The orphaned heroine
May 19, 2022
How does facing the world alone, without her parents, shape the heroine of my latest novel?
St. Catherine’s Monastery, Sinai
May 12, 2022
This monastery, at the foot of Mount Sinai, is steeped in history…
Is the male point of view important in a romance novel?
May 5, 2022
Should the hero get a chance in the spotlight, or is the heroine the star?
The Mena House Hotel, Cairo, Egypt
April 28, 2022
The perfect setting for a glamourous party and an inspiring view…
The Festival of the Blooming Rose, Venice, Italy
April 25, 2022
Today, on St Mark’s Day in Venice, it’s traditional for men to give women a single red rose to symbolise their love.
Sobek, the Egyptian god of the Nile
April 14, 2022
This ancient god, inspired by the fearsome crocodile of the Nile, was worshipped for thousands of years.
A legendary love story: Abelard and Héloïse
April 11, 2022
Let me take you back in time, to the 12th century, and tell you a story that has become legend. This is a true story, and it has inspired many stories since.
The exquisite sculptures of Antonio Canova
April 7, 2022
Two hundred years after his death, the works of this Italian sculptor continue to awe and inspire.
‘Dreams are necessary to life’: Anaïs Nin
April 4, 2022
Taking inspiration from an insightful writer…
Spring blossoms
March 31, 2022
As the poet Emily Dickinson wrote, ‘A light exists in spring.’
To sleep, perchance to dream
March 28, 2022
Where does a dream end and reality begin? Can a dream not only come true but be true?
My latest blog posts
Autumn captured in music
September 29, 2022
Sit back, close your eyes and let music infuse you with the beauty of the season…
The sacred animals of Ancient Egypt
September 22, 2022
From the ibis to the baboon, the crocodile to the cat, these are the most sacred animals of the Ancient Egyptian religion…
My top five romantic spots in Paris, City of Love
September 15, 2022
In this favourite destination for romantics, love is all around…
Together at last: love stories built on reunion
September 8, 2022
Sometimes hope for the future lies in reconnecting with the past…
The Taj Mahal, a symbol of enduring love
September 1, 2022
In Agra, India, on the banks of the river Yamuna, stands this Wonder of the World.
For the love of historical fiction
August 18, 2022
On telling a story interwoven with history…
The Valley of the Kings
August 11, 2022
Welcome to one of the most famous and most visited sites in Egypt…
What makes a great summer holiday read?
August 4, 2022
Finding the perfect book for your vacation…
10+ books to read on Ancient Egypt
July 28, 2022
Recommended reads for budding Egyptologists…
Tastes of Provence
July 21, 2022
Simple, fresh and délicieux, these are the flavours of my summer…
Perfumes of Ancient Egypt
July 14, 2022
In my novel Song of the Nile, I draw inspiration from the fragrances of Ancient Egypt.
On the value of rereading books
July 7, 2022
‘If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.’ – Oscar Wilde
Ancient Egyptian temple design
June 30, 2022
The Egyptians took their religion very seriously, and so too their temples.
5 reasons to love vintage clothing
June 23, 2022
On choosing unique items of fashion that tell their own story…
My fifth award for Song of the Nile!
June 16, 2022
I’m delighted to announce that my latest novel has won another award…
My latest blog posts
Autumn captured in music
September 29, 2022
Sit back, close your eyes and let music infuse you with the beauty of the season…
The sacred animals of Ancient Egypt
September 22, 2022
From the ibis to the baboon, the crocodile to the cat, these are the most sacred animals of the Ancient Egyptian religion…
My top five romantic spots in Paris, City of Love
September 15, 2022
In this favourite destination for romantics, love is all around…
Together at last: love stories built on reunion
September 8, 2022
Sometimes hope for the future lies in reconnecting with the past…
The Taj Mahal, a symbol of enduring love
September 1, 2022
In Agra, India, on the banks of the river Yamuna, stands this Wonder of the World.
For the love of historical fiction
August 18, 2022
On telling a story interwoven with history…
The Valley of the Kings
August 11, 2022
Welcome to one of the most famous and most visited sites in Egypt…