Lin Treadgold began her career as a driving instructor and after twelve years of teaching, she moved on to a higher status training course, to train the instructors, spending 25 years mentoring and teaching. After several years working in the north east of England, she retired early from her job and moved to The Netherlands to join her husband for his work. Eventually, with more time to spare, she began to write stories and poetry but never thought that one day she could be a published author. After early retirement she had the opportunity to write that all-important book which had been sitting in a cupboard, handwritten, and forlorn.
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Books by Lin Treadgold
The Trail to Freedom
Harold and Ellie have always lived in their Yorkshire seaside town, but now World War II has come between them. Although Ellie remained in Yorkshire, enlisting in the ATS, Harold's experiences in the Dunkirk evacuation and subsequent imprisonment in Italy have resulted in years of hardship. Six years of warfare has irrevocably damaged their relationship. Harold sadly accepts that he may have lost Ellie forever. One thing is for certain: if they met again, would she be the person he once knew, and would she still love him? He doubts it; it’s been too long and – in any case – where is she now?
The Tanglewood Affair
Lord Augustus Hannings has disappeared, following the drowning of his wife in the lake at Tanglewood Farm. Ten years on in 1976, a young woman, Jess Stamp, rents a room at the farm, living alongside the other residents, who are known as ‘The Household Cavalry.’ Jess is drawn into an unlikely alliance with the herdsman, and together they set out to solve the mystery of her landlady Connie’s clandestine lifestyle and the disappearance of her wealthy cousin, Lord Hannings.
Goodbye Henrietta Street
Who would not wish to search for happiness on a remote island, with palm trees, white beaches, and a handsome man? It is 1986 and three years after a personal tragedy, Pippa and Rob Lambton are crushed by grief. A crumbled marriage and a lonely shrine in their house on Henrietta Street, Whitby, makes Pippa want to move on with her life. She takes a trip to the beautiful Isles of Scilly and leaves behind her husband and troubled best friends, Joan and Terry. Where did it all go wrong?
From Lin's Blog
25 January 2026
What Happened Next…
November 2025 marked the publication day for The Trail to Freedom. All elements were favourable and highly successful. My aim...
3 December 2025
Writing and selling your novel
Before you consider writing your book there are a few questions you need to ask yourself. What kind of writer...
21 September 2025
Effective Marketing Strategies for Indie Authors
Many indie authors may feel hesitant about participating in book signing events, often believing these occasions are not worthwhile or...
