PENELOPE CLARE

A Bold Adventure

Evelyn Gracewell crossed the world in search of a future. She never expected that future to demand more courage than she thought she possessed.
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That’s me and my mum in the photo—two generations of strong, curious women. The lace you see belonged to my grandmother. Like the stories I write, it’s a reminder that the past is carried forward in ordinary lives.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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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.History is the setting. The people are the story.

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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

Continue the Bold series with Evelyn Gracewell’s story.Alongside Evelyn is a cast of unforgettable characters, each carrying hopes, fears and secrets of their own. As the expedition pushes deeper into the Himalayas, every choice begins to matter.If you love historical fiction that brings ordinary lives vividly to life, welcome. You’re in the right place.“An immersive, emotionally grounded historical novel.”
— Editorial reviewAdvance Editorial Praise for A Bold Adventure“Penelope Clare has written an incredible story of resilience, strength, and not being afraid to fight for what you want. A Bold Adventure tells a gripping tale of Evelyn Gracewell taking on a journey that will see her grow as a woman and find a new passion in life. Penelope’s writing is beautiful, detailed, and grips you right from the beginning. This book will have you rooting for Evelyn the entire time, while simultaneously falling in love with the incredible side characters.”— Chloe Higgins, Booklyst Editing ServicesAvailable now in paperback, ebook, large print and Kindle Unlimited.Want sneak peeks and subscriber-only extras?Join the mailing list below. I’ll write when I’ve got something worth sharing.

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 brings to life the voyage of ordinary people who crossed the world in search of a different future. Set against real historical events, it follows one woman’s search for belonging, purpose and the courage to choose her own path.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.

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