Barbara Cleverly Books in Order

Barbara Cleverly is a British author, born in the north of England and educated at Durham University. She spent her teaching career in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk, later relocating to Cambridge, where she currently resides with her family. As a mother of one and step-mother to five, Cleverly's life experiences have undoubtedly influenced her writing. Her acclaimed Joe Sandilands series, set against the backdrop of the British Raj, was born from a chance discovery – a battered old tin trunk in her attic, overflowing with family heirlooms and memories. This treasure trove sparked her imagination, transporting her to a bygone era, where she wove stories of adventure, intrigue, and romance, drawing inspiration from her great uncle's real-life exploits in India, and the grand narrative of the British Empire.