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A Bold Adventure - On Her Way

Evelyn’s journey continues — across oceans, up mountains, and into danger.
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That’s me and my mum in the photo—two generations of strong, curious women. The lace you see comes from my grandmother. And the stories I write? They’re stitched from all the threads that make us who we are: history, resilience, rebellion, and the women who dared to live boldly.From time to time, you’ll get a letter from me—sometimes heartfelt, sometimes cheeky, always full of behind-the-scenes glimpses into the worlds I’m writing.You’ll receive:
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A quiet moment with the woman who taught me strength, humour, and how to speak my mind. She didn’t always understand my stories—but she always backed me to write them.

Lose yourself in the Himalayas of 1881.
A storm is coming.

She thought she was here to support the expedition.But the deeper Evelyn travels—through colonial Calcutta, into the sacred peaks of Sikkim, and across the royal cities of North India—the more she begins to question everything: her role, her past, and the quiet rules that shaped her life.A Bold Adventure is a sweeping historical novel set in 1880s India, where danger and beauty walk side by side, and a woman must decide who she is—before the storm arrives.Lose yourself in the mountains. Find yourself in the story.

She thought she was here to support the expedition. But from the moment she steps off the ship in Calcutta, Evelyn Gracewell finds herself swept into a journey far beyond her expectations. As the expedition climbs toward the high Himalaya, winds through D

A Bold Adventure is the second book in the Bold series — and Evelyn is almost here.
She’s joined by a richly diverse cast of mountaineers, porters, explorers, and misfits, each carrying secrets of their own.
Some are seeking freedom. Some are running from the past. All are about to be tested by the mountains — and each other.If you love historical fiction with real history stitched through the plot, strong emotional undercurrents, and characters who don’t always fit the mould — welcome. You’re in the right place.Want sneak peeks and subscriber-only extras?
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Book cover for A Bold Pursuit by Penelope Clare, featuring a monochrome portrait of a Victorian woman with intense eyes and a soft expression, framed by curled dark hair and a delicate necklace. The title is styled in elegant serif and script fonts against

Sarah Guest has her life firmly under control…

England, 1879.
When Sarah Guest uncovers a devastating betrayal, she walks away from her comfortable life in Cheshire and boards a crowded immigrant ship bound for the farthest reaches of the empire. As the Hermione sails from London through the perilous Southern Ocean toward colonial New Zealand, Sarah is thrust into the role of the ship’s unofficial medic—facing life-and-death emergencies, rising tensions, and the unexpected return of the man she once tried to forget.
Inspired by the true story of the author’s great-great-grandmother, A Bold Pursuit is a sweeping historical debut rich with real-life events, genealogical discoveries, and the spirit of a woman determined to forge her own destiny. In a world shaped by class, distance, and expectation, Sarah must decide what she’s willing to leave behind—and what kind of future she dares to claim.

Real Stories, Bold Paths.

Explore, connect, and come aboard for what’s next.Find your next step below — whether you’re keen to download a free short story, read the latest blog post, learn how to write your own novel, or explore the process behind the next novel A Bold Rebellion.You’ll also find a link to my author bio if you’re curious about the woman behind the words.If you’ve made it this far, thank you—truly.Each image will take you where you need to go—just tap on it.

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