Customer Comments & Reviews

I enjoyed reading Tom Gibbons. I’m sure that a lot of teenagers would find something in it that would relate to something in their lives.

- JK, Crewkerne, Somerset

I have started reading ‘The Secret of Eternal Youth’ for a second time. You see how much I liked the book, and it is not only because of its beautiful descriptions and the language of the different characters, it also conveys a philosophic background or even a religious meaning; it is sad and soothing at the same time.

- Susanne Stark, Villingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Really delightful. The words just danced off the page.

- Kay Evison, Auckland, New Zealand

No one is likely to trump this piece of writing by Margaret Swift. In this novel, she is on her home patch. She was a teacher for many years and co-led a goodly number of school trips. Coupled with knowledge of the subject matter is her polished writing, born of study and painstaking work on a number of carefully crafted texts.

- Graham Huxstep, Wimbledon

Congratulations! I couldn't stop reading till the end and I liked your story very much. You wrote on your webpage that the characters seem to be similar to people the reader might know. I must say I liked the way you presented Mr Smith. It's totally what I know about A----- and how he reacts in special situations as far as I see him!! The topic ‘bullying’ your main character had to fight against is one that is of common interest also for our pupils. That's the reason why I think it would be interesting for them to read at least some chapters of your book. Presenting the author reading out of the book is the best way to make them curious. I would be very glad if you came to us and presented your book to our pupils

- Monika P., Brotterode, Thüringen, Germany

I found the book to be illuminating from both a local history and a family revelation point of view: an honest account of the strengths, weaknesses and the ties of love, commitment and obligation which bind a family together. I am in awe of Irene’s accomplishments and triumph over adversity

- Helen Avraam, Whitegate, Cheshire

I felt I must just drop you a line to say how overwhelmed I was with the first two of the trilogy. I have not chosen fantasy before – I think I was put off in my teens when a teacher suggested I should read Tolkien and I just hated those hobbits. Your stories, by contrast, soon sucked me in and had me hooked. I was so enthralled that I started ‘A Spell...’ as soon as I had finished ‘The Secret....’ I thought they were both beautifully written and unputdownable. Please let me know when you publish ‘The Crown......

- Lyn Greenhalgh, Norley, Cheshire

I'm enjoying the book. A 'gradely read' as they say. Bringing back memories of growing up with the austerity of the immediate post-war years; and we can all remember our family Co-op 'divi' number…”

- Bob, Mid Wales

Fascinating and a great read. Brought back many memories… family life in a northern town… rugby league… weights and measures… names from the past… your life devoted to consumer affairs…”

- David, Oxfordshire

The book is quite fascinating. I started to read it on Monday night and had to force myself to put it down.”

- Dorothy, Oldham

An enlightening and compulsive read. Well done.

- Mike, Cubert, Cornwall

Just read your musings. It came today and I couldn't put it down. Thought it fascinating and the cover brilliant. I'll certainly recommend it at every opportunity. Your grandchildren will treasure it, I'm sure.

- Lynne, Gower, South Wales