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Jane Hardstaff

    Jane Hardstaff draws on a childhood spent exploring nature and the enchantment of fairytales to craft stories filled with wonder and adventure. Her writing often evokes the wild beauty of the natural world, particularly the powerful influence of rivers, exploring themes of family and connection. As a television producer, she brings a keen sense of narrative and a vibrant perspective to her literary work. Her unique voice blends imaginative storytelling with a deep appreciation for the evocative power of landscape.

    The Executioner's Daughter
    • The Executioner's Daughter

      • 355 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Moss hates her life. As the daughter of the executioner in the Tower of London, it's Moss' job to catch the heads in her basket after her father has chopped them off. She dreams of leaving, but they are prisoners with no way out. Her search for fredom takes her on a journey along the great River Thames, where she meets Salter, who lives on the river. But danger is lurking on the riverbank, and its murky depths hide a secret, that could change everything

      The Executioner's Daughter2014
      3.6