After months of research and writing, I can happily say that Secrets of the Road Maid is out today with my new pen name, Annie Seymour.

It’s been a joy and honour to write Rosa’s real rags to riches story about leaving behind life of poverty in Merthyr Tydfil to become a royal maid during WWII where she met her Prince Charming.

Like all heroines, Rosa faced lots of challenges along the way in her search for true happiness and love.

My Penguin Michael Joseph editor, Maddy, says: “I have absolutely loved working with Ellee on Secrets of the Royal Maid. Her wonderful novel brings Rosa Edward’s story to life so beautifully and her research absolutely shines. Historical fiction readers are in for such a treat.”

I’d love to hear what you think!