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Welcome to the website of Clare Flynn, award-winning and bestselling author of sixteen historical novels.
A Greater World was Clare’s debut novel 2014. In the years since it was released, Clare has written and published award-winning historical novels taking place across the world, including four books in her hugely popular Penang Series. She also has books available in German and French translation.
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A Visit to Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight
Here’s the second part on my recent visit to the Isle of Wight. Although we were staying on the Osborne estate we had time to explore other parts of the island, including Carisbrooke Castle, where Charles I was held captive – in relative comfort – for fourteen months...
A trip to Osborne House, Isle of Wight
Although I’m planning an extended trip abroad in April-May 2023, since Covid I’ve tended to go for frequent short breaks here in the UK. My latest one was a few days staying within the confines of the Osborne estate on the Isle of Wight. The weather wasn’t great, but...
A Visit to Lamb House in Rye – former home of Henry James
I’ve just spent a delightful three days staying in Rye. I rented a house at the top of Mermaid Street in the heart of the old town with three of my friends – just a few steps away from Lamb House, the former home of Henry James, now a National Trust property. Outside...