Welcome to my website! I am an historical novelist who relishes uncovering stories about the strength of women and the power of friendship and love in the most terrible of circumstances. As an ex-journalist and BBC historical documentary producer I love researching almost as much as writing.   Acts of Love and War, published in 2022, is a heartrending tale of love, courage and sacrifice, following three young British volunteers in the Spanish Civil War. The Prisoner's Wife – based on an extraordinary true story of WW2 – was published around the world in 2020. I taught Creative Writing at Middlesex University for 30 years and have had six poetry collections published under the name Maggie Butt.

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On this site you can find out about more about my two Penguin Random House novels The Prisoner’s Wife and Acts of Love and War, you can discover more about me, watch videos, keep up with all my news and stay in touch.

The launch of Acts of Love and War: