Tea Cooper is an established Australian author of contemporary and historical fiction. In a past life she was a teacher, a journalist and a farmer. These days she haunts museums and indulges her passion for storytelling. She is the internationally bestselling author of several novels, including most recently The Naturalist's Daughter, The Woman in the Green Dress, The Girl in the Painting and The Cartographer's Secret. Emily Barret is a writer and voice artist who graduated from the University of Western Sydney, Nepean in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts Performance and also has a master's in creative writing. She has worked in Theatre, Film and Television, and her voice is known from her regular work on campaigns such as Jetstar and Priceline. She lives in the seaside town of Sorrento with her husband James and two sons, Archie and Milo.
'Cooper has fashioned a richly intriguing tale.' (on The Woman in the Green Dress) -- Booklist 'Cooper is a welcome inclusion to the rising ranks of female-centered historical Australian novels.' (on The Naturalist's Daughter) -- The Herald Sun 'An exciting, moving and satisfying read.' on (on The Naturalist's Daughter) -- Books+Publishing