Beryl Matthews is the beloved and bestselling author of The Winter Child (previously The Open Door), The Orphan of Farthing Street (previously One Step at a Time), Her Mother's Daughter (previously A Time of Peace) and The Spitfire Sweetheart (previously Wings of the Morning). She grew up in a family of avid readers and writes from experience. Amongst other jobs, she has worked at an aircraft factory and as a credit controller. Beryl published her first book at the age of 71 after joining a writers' group and has since written over twenty novels. Her hobbies include travelling, swimming and golf, but writing is her first and foremost joy.
A heartwarming and uplifting tale * Daily Express * A winner . . . Beryl Matthews grabs and holds the attention of the reader from the very first page * Billy Hopkins, bestselling author of Our Kid * Catherine Cookson fans will love this * Woman's Own * Praise for Beryl Matthews * - * A delightful story told with the assured touch of a born storyteller. I couldn't put it down * Babara Erskine * A delightful and uplifting first novel * Gilda O'Neill *