About the Author

The Scottish novelist Joan Fallon, currently lives and works in the south of Spain. She writes both contemporary and historical fiction, but has also written a work of non-fiction which has proved the inspiration for at least two of her subsequent novels. Two aspects of Joan's life particularly influence her writing. The first is being a woman who grew up during the sixties and seventies, at a time when it was harder for a woman to gain recognition in a man's world. Consequently almost all her books have a strong female protagonist. The second influence is the fact that she has lived in Spain for the last twenty years. Spanish history and culture fascinate her and have provided some of the most exotic settings in her historical novels.

Reviews

As exciting and page-turning as any murder mystery or psychological thriller. And just when you think you have sussed out everything - there is some new discovery or you are confronted by another viewpoint on a complicated situation. Sophie Meredith, author of "Educating Sarah"

I finished Joan's new book 'The Thread That Binds Us' in two days, once started I couldn't put it down. The way she pulled together the lives of the family without mixing the reader up was quite remarkable. Amazon reader

A great way with words and a true story teller. Well done Joan - for me another winner! Amazon reader