'This story has something happening on every page...great characters and the ensemble of secondary characters flow easily with some quite complicated plots flowing well around the central story.' -- Australian Romance Readers Association on THE TRADER'S SISTER 'A compelling read' -- Sun on FREEDOM'S LAND 20090724 'Impressive grasp of human emotions.' -- The Sunday Times 20090724 'Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around.' -- Historical Novels Review 20090724 'Jacobs excels at creating vivid, memorable characters.' -- Booklist USA 20020101 'Vivid insight into family relationships' -- Coventry Evening Telegraph 20020101 'A gripping storyteller.' -- Sunday Star Times, Auckland, NZ 20050821 'This is a fascinating insight into a piece of Australia's history that receives little attention.' -- Newcastle Herald, Australia on FREEDOM'S LAND 20090401

Anna Jacobs grew up in Lancashire and emigrated to Australia, but still visits the UK regularly to see her family and do research, something she loves. She celebrated the publication of her 50th novel, BEYOND THE SUNSET, in 2010.