A BEST-SELLING author will be speaking at the Harwich Museum next month about her latest novel.

Glynis Peters, who lives in Dovercourt, is a historical fiction author who made her fame as the author of The Secret Orphan, which made her a USA Today, Amazon and Toronto Star best-seller.

Born and raised in Dovercourt, Glynis was a self-published author for 11 years before being approached by the editorial director of HarperCollins with a title for a book.

Glynis also writes under the name of Amber Raven, penning romantic fiction including next novel The Weybourne Witches, which is due to be published in October.

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The Orphan’s Secret Library is due to be published in November, and is a stand-alone read unconnected to her The Red Cross Orphans series.

The unnamed fourth book of The Red Cross Orphans series is due to be published in November 2025.

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Glynis is speaking at the Harwich Museum on June 8 from 11am to 12noon.

To book a seat, email Harwich Museum at groupbookings@harwichmuseum.co.uk.

Tickets cost £3.50 and are free for members of Harwich Museum.