Marcia Willett's early life was devoted to the ballet, but her dreams of becoming a ballerina ended when she grew out of the classical proportions required. She has always loved books, and a family crisis made her take up a new career as a novelist - a decision she never regretted. She lives in a beautiful and wild part of Devon. Find out more about Marcia Willett and her novels at www.marciawillett.co.uk