Anne Allen – Writer | Writing, Travelling and Thoughts

My Writing.

The purpose of a writer is to be read, and the criticism which would destroy the power of pleasing must be blown aside. Samuel Johnson

My first novel, Dangerous Waters, was published in April 2012. It's a romantic mystery set on the lovely Island of Guernsey. Read on for more information -

‘Oh my God, what’s happening to me? After all this time, please, not again!’

Jeanne Le Page, gripped by fear and panic, struggles to breathe as the ferry arrives in Guernsey – the island she had fled fifteen years before, traumatised by a family tragedy.

Now she has to return after another death. Her beloved grandmother has bequeathed Jeanne her old cottage. She intends to stay just long enough to sell her inheritance. Deeply unhappy after the recent end of a relationship, she has no desire to pick up her old life in her birthplace.

Jeanne is shocked to find that the cottage holds a secret going back to the German Occupation. She becomes drawn into learning more, delaying her planned departure. At the same time, while unveiling the truth of what happened to her family, she puts herself in mortal danger.

Jeanne has to relive the tragedy as the ghosts continue to haunt her. But over time the island works its magic, encouraging her to live and love again.

**STOP PRESS**

Dangerous Waters has won the Silver Award (Adult Fiction) from

TheWishingShelfAward 2012

'The island of Guernsey is so vividly evoked one feels as if one is walking its byways. An atmospheric and tantalising read as the vulnerable Jeanne uncovers the mystery of her family's long buried secrets.'

Elizabeth Bailey, author of The Gilded Shroud.

The ebook version of Dangerous Waters is available in all formats and can be purchased for Kindle, Kobo, ibook and Nook

This is a wonderful book, filled with family secrets, love and friendship, intrigue and danger and a dollop of good old fashioned romance! I also enjoyed the references to Guernsey and its history and feel like I walked the streets with Jeanne enjoying the sights and the sea.

I am so glad I had no plans for this lazy Sunday as I was perfectly content to read this whole book from start to finish, and now that it’s come to an end I’m going to miss Jeanne, Molly, Peter and the lovely Nick.

If you’re looking for a summer vacation read then you really can’t go wrong with Anne’s debut novel. I look forward to seeing what she conjures up next. *****Claire Swindlehurst