The Last Christmas

When a final goodbye in Cornwall is only the beginning…

Liz’s latest evocative read follows the story of WWII veteran and mapmaker, Meredith (‘Merry’) Tremayne Russell (from ‘The Secret Shore’), when she returns to Cornwall aged 98 with her 25 year-old granddaughter, Grace.

As Meredith relives the frozen December of her 1946 wedding, she understands her final mission isn't to say goodbye to her old home, but to draw one last map—showing Grace how to navigate a life of her own making.

Coming October 2026…!

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“The queen of the contemporary Cornish novel”

— The Guardian

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Over on the @thehistoryquill I’m talking about why I trying the hybrid approach to publishing. Link is in my stories. #awriterslife
Another week and another Substack post. We are still blissfully surrounded by family. The weather has taken a turn to the cooler side as the east wind has stirred up my garden and the waters of the Helford. #awriterslife The post is linked in my stor
We’ve had rain here in Cornwall and the garden rejoices. It prompted my Substack post this week and this post of my favourite things!! #awriterslife The post is linked directly in my stories and there’s a general link to Unremarkable Days
Yesterday I published a Substack post called Flip Flop Summer and it sent me through my photos of this summer. And it struck me at the ripe old age of sixty-three I’m truly happy in my body. I’ve found my style and I’m confident in
Second Substack up. Reflections on summer. It’s linked in my stories and bio. #awriterslife
A brilliant evening hearing about the Story of a Murder by @hallierubenhold Her deep dive into the murder of the century and the misogyny surrounding the story was fascinating. @alisonbarrowbooks asked insightful questions and the evening flew by. An