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Anne Whitfield <AnneWhitfield>
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Anne Whitfield is an award winning Australian author, married with three children.
My passions, apart from writing, are reading, researching, genealogy, collecting Victorian diaries, roaming historical sites, buying books and gardening. I have written eight historical novels, one contemporary novel and six short stories. You can learn more about me and my books by visiting my website - http://www.annewhitfield.com

Published novels
Woodland Daughter 2008
Her Shadowed Heart 2008
Broken Hero, 2008
A Noble Place, UK 2007
The Gentle Wind’s Caress, UK, 2007
Kitty McKenzie, 2006
Kitty McKenzie’s Land, 2006
Long Distance Love, 2006
Gossamer Wings, 2006

Buy my books on Amazon!

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"Woodland Daughter is now out! Buy from Amazon UK" (3 weeks ago) me too!

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Varied! From Robbie Willliams to Kenny Rogers, I like it all, except heavy rock and rap.
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I enjoy dramas and comedies. I love Richard Armitage in North & South! (BBC)
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Writing novels and reading, having family BBQs, watching movies, walking along the beach, listen to music, dancing, gardening.
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Woodland Daughter is released!
After being sick the last week or so, I've missed celebrating the UK release of my Edwardian historical, Woodland Daughter!
This is the first book I've written set in the early Edwardian era of England and I thoroughly enjoyed writing it.
Another 'first' for me is writing a book where the heroine is married and a mother at the start of the book, that made a wonderful change for me.
Woodland Daughter is only available in hardback, but it is worth it, I promise you! Eden's story is a lovely one, full of the ups and downs of spliting her life in two, her home life and her working life. She oftens finds that the two threads entwine and become one.
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A new century brings change to the carefully ordered world Eden Harris maintains -- change that threatens all she holds dear. Despite years of devoted service to the Bradburys, the leading family of the community, Eden hides a secret that would affect them all, a secret shared only with her husband, Nathan and grandfather. Then an enemy returns, shattering her world and exposing her secret.Torn and provoked, she strains to protect her family until a devastating accident robs her of Nathan, and she is alone and frightened. As the threat against her grows, Eden takes her precious daughters and flees from the country estate and the cottage she's called home, to live amongst masses in York.Her attempt to start anew is not so simple as the past haunts her, and the one man she thought lost to her so many years before, returns to claim what has always been his. Eden must gather her strength and look into her heart to accept what the future offers.

Woodland Daughter is available from Amazon UK
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Woodland-Dau...
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Excerpt from Her Shadowed Heart
Set in Yorkshire England 1864, Her Shadowed Heart is a historical saga of family secrets, betrayals, love, and of new beginnings.
Blurb
Anna Thornton leads a privileged life, but she’s not content. When the dashing Matt Cowan sweeps her off her feet, she thinks her boring existence has changed for the better, only all is not as it seems. Although Matt loves her, he lies and leaves her. Once he has gone she finds she is pregnant.
Heartbroken Anna flees her home with her trusted maid.
She buys a run-down farm in Yorkshire and is determined to make a new life and be independent. She begins again, but events occur that will test her strength and self belief.
An Irishman, O'Mara comes along looking for work. Anna reluctantly hires him, but she's wary of men, of love, and hates to find herself attracted to him, a penniless labourer, so she fights her feelings.
Then, just when Anna believes she is getting on with her new life, the past returns to confront her.

Excerpt

Twin rays of sun streamed through the tall sash windows of Anna’s bedroom when she awoke the following morning. In her large, soft bed, she lay thinking of the night before and of the man whose face swam in front of her eyes. Today, she would see him again. She bit her lip to stop a smile from spreading.

Something had happened to her last night. For the first time ever a man had grabbed her attention and held it, no mean feat for anyone. Yet, Matt Cowan had done it with ease and she was glad. Perhaps it was time for her to spread her wings and feel the giddiness of being the centre of attention. Arabella did it all the time and kept a string of beaus hanging on her every word.

Anna frowned. Could she do it? Could she keep Mr. Cowan’s interest? She’d had no practise, having spent her adult life shying away from entering the marriage market. Did she have the skills to capture a husband? Did she want one?

Slowly she sat up, deep in thought. A husband? The idea wasn’t new, but neither had it been a pressing concern. Secretly she had assumed she’d be content becoming a spinster, riding her horse and being a lovable aunt to her siblings’ offspring. She hadn’t expected to be swept away by the idea of some romantic hero coming into her life. That was until Mr. Cowan looked at her with his smoky eyes. Mr. Cowan as a husband? The thought gave her a thrill, made her heart thump. Would he be the kind to let her remain herself?

Maisie breezed into the room carrying fresh towels and a jug of warm water. “Good morning, Miss. Did yer enjoy yer evenin’? I didn’t want to ask last night with the Mistress feeling so poorly. I hope she’s better this mornin’.”

Anna threw back the bedcovers and then went into the dressing room. She stripped as Maisie poured warm water into the basin. “It was interesting.” She lathered the scented soap on her arms. The aroma of lavender filled the room.

“That’s grand.” Maisie pulled open the doors of the double wardrobe. “What do yer wish to wear today, Miss?”

Donning a clean chemise, Anna observed her clothes. “My blue riding habit. I met a gentleman last night. He is calling today and we’re going riding.” Maisie’s mouth gaped. “There is no need to look like that, Maisie.”

“Eh, I’m sorry, Miss,” Maisie mumbled, helping her with the dress. “I’m surprised, that’s all.”

“Well, to be honest, I am surprised too.” Anna grinned. Anticipation bubbled up inside her. If this was the feeling when one went courting, then she could kick herself for waiting so long to begin.

Her Shadowed Heart is available from Amazon.com and avilable to order from all bookstores.

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Regards, Anne.~
http://www.annewhitfield.com
Her Shadowed Heart out now! Check website for details.
Woodland Daughter released July 1s
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I've Been Interviewed!!
Lori and the team at JoyfullyReviewed.com have interviewed me.
Take a peek.
http://www.joyfullyreviewed.com/Inte...

Regards, Anne.~
http://www.annewhitfield.com
Her Shadowed Heart out now! Check website for details.
Woodland Daughter released July 1st!
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Ida Plassay
Thank you so much for befriending me, Anne!

Ida
1 week ago
Liz
Sending some love back!!

thanks for looking after me yesterday lol

love you xxx
1 week ago
Barbara P
Thanks, Anne.:) I love new releases. Of course, that means I have to get back to work and write another book!

Barbara
3 weeks ago
Dianne Ascroft
It's good to get in contact with you, Anne. I see we share a love of history. Good luck with your latest book release!

Dianne Ascroft,
'Hitler and Mars Bars'
5 weeks ago
Gerri Bowen
Happy Birthday, Anne!!! Hope it was great!!! :D
22 weeks ago
Lynda S
Happy Birthday, Anne! Hope you have a fabulous day!

Lynda
22 weeks ago
Susan D
Happy Birthday!

Susan
22 weeks ago
Kira Chase
Happy Birthday Anne!

Kira
22 weeks ago
Anna Dynowski
Hi Anne. Wishing you a very happy birthday!
22 weeks ago
Dan Mason
Happy Birthday
22 weeks ago
Sandie Hudson
Hi Anne
Hope you have a wonderful Birthday on Wednesday.
Hugs
Sandie
22 weeks ago
Shayla McClellon
Hey Anne,

Just wanted to drop by to say hello! It seems that my days are quickly turning into weeks before I can get everything done. I'm sure you know what I mean. Thanks for connecting with me on myspace. Have a wonderful week!

Shayla
26 weeks ago
Wendy L
Hi Anne,
This is an energetic site. Very impressive. Just dropped in to say Hi.
I should go to bed but my husband is baking bread to take to my daughter's tomorrow. It smells fantastic. I think I'll be too hungry to sleep. I just want to break it apart and spread loads of butter on it (okay colesterol free marg) while the steam tickles my nostrils.
Cheers,
Wendy
26 weeks ago
Rosalie Skinner
Hi Anne,
Great to meet you here. It's a great place, I love the 'skins'. There is a wonderful feel to the site.
The waterfall just seemed RIGHT.
The 'skin' I found for Exiled Autumn's Peril seems perfect too.
Have a great day,
Rosalie
26 weeks ago
Kim Smith
Hey Anne! thanks for the well wishes. It is monthend/beginning at my job and it is always a hairy day, but I will keep trudging along!
29 weeks ago
Shayla McClellon
Hope all is well Anne,

Happy Friday to you!

Shayla
29 weeks ago
Megan Kelly
Anne, thanks for the friendship. I appreciate the add.
30 weeks ago
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Love your video box. Since your a fan of RA you should click this link http://www.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?Memb...
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Love to have you as a member supporting Richard on bebo!
31 weeks ago
Sara Freeze
Hi Anne! Happy New Year! :)
32 weeks ago
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Come and see our author's album of YOU!!! at the Book Group! I hope you like and if there is anything you would like changed...let me know!

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