'A fascinating insight into a piece of Australia's history that receives little attention' -- Newcastle Herald on FREEDOM'S LAND 'A gripping storyteller.' -- Sunday Star Times, Auckland, NZ 20050821 'Impressive grasp of human emotions.' -- The Sunday Times 20050821 'Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around.' -- Historical Novels Review 20050821 'Jacobs excels at creating vivid, memorable characters.' -- Booklist USA 20020101 'A compelling read.' -- Sun (Freedom's Land) 20090724

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. Her novel Pride of Lancashire won the Australian Romantic Book of the Year Award in 2006.