Samantha, a seamstress, stows away on a ship bound for Australia, disguised as a boy. Discovered by the ship's doctor, John Seacombe, she becomes his assistant. However, she rapidly finds that her growing feelings for Doctor John mean that her disguise is a hindrance, rather than a help. And when the feisty Estelle McEwan enters the scene, things become even more complicated for Sam. A short Victorian romance.
"The author packs a lot into this little gem," (4 star review). "The writing was quick-witted and light. I liked the characters immediately. A really sweet cosy read!" (4 star review). "A very good, clean story," (5 star review).
Catherine E. Chapman is a UK-based author of women's fiction and contemporary and historical romantic fiction.
Some of Catherine's longer works have been described as accessible character fiction; humour is often an important ingredient.
Catherine's historical romances range in setting from Medieval times to the Twentieth Century. Her seven short historical romances are available individually and in digital and print anthologies.
All of Catherine's publications are available digitally. Some are also available in print or as audiobooks.
Catherine values feedback from readers and would like to thank all those who have taken the time to read, review, rate and recommend her fiction.