Willow's Forge and Other Poems

Sheila Kaye-Smith, an English author, is celebrated for her novels set in the borderlands of Sussex and Kent, contributing to the English regional tradition. Her 1923 bestseller, which elevated her prominence, was followed by several successful works. The novel Joanna Godden gained renewed interest after its adaptation into the film The Loves of Joanna Godden, albeit with a different ending. In the 1980s, both Joanna Godden and Susan Spray were reissued by Virago press, highlighting her lasting impact on literature.