Hello and welcome to my author page – and thank you so much if you’ve read, listened to, or bought one of my books. I hope you enjoyed the journey.
I write dual timeline historical fiction and timeslip mysteries that uncover the lost voices of women, both real and imagined. My novels blend rich historical settings with gripping modern-day plots, linked by secrets buried in the past and their unexpected echoes in the present.
The Marquess House Saga reimagines the lives of women from Henry VIII’s Tudor court through to the English Civil War – from Catherine Howard to Arbella Stuart – weaving together conspiracy, romance and betrayal.
Other novels, including The Wind Chime, The Music Makers and The Forgotten Palace, explore the lives of Victorian women and how their hidden stories ripple into the lives of contemporary heroines.
The Secrets of Crestwell Hall shines a light on the wives of the Gunpowder Plotters of 1605 and the chilling possibility of history repeating itself today.
Published in January 2025, The House of Echoes uncovers the forgotten story of Anne Brandon, daughter of Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, paralleled by a modern-day tale of deception and fractured families.
My next novel, Daughter of the Stones, a mystery rooted in ancient history and family legacy, will be released on 23 October 2025.
To hear the latest news, follow me on Twitter and Instagram: @purplemermaid25, or visit my website: www.alexandrawalsh.com.
Thanks for reading, Alexandra xx
What reviewers have said about: The Marquess House Saga:
“Well done, Alexandra Walsh … historical fiction of the highest order!” – Rob, NetGalley reviewer
“I especially enjoyed the importance the author has placed on the women of the time…” Book Blogger: Karen at GoBuyTheBook
“The twists to Tudor history left me breathless…” Stephanie, book reviewer @bookfrolic
“Walsh has presented through this trilogy an incredibly intriguing alternate story so realistic that it might have actually happened…” Worlds Unlike Our Own
The Wind Chime:
“The Wind Chime will engage all of your senses as you see the beautiful Victorian mansion, feel the heartbreak, smell the ocean air, taste the tears of grief, and hear the wind chime calling you home. This is a soul-touching and captivating read. Highly recommended.” Bonnie Demoss, Editors’ Choice, The Historical Novel Society
“Beautifully written with unforgettable characters,” Carol McGrath, author The Damask Rose
The Music Makers:
“Alexandra Walsh is truly a mistress of the dual timeline, possessing that rare skill of being able to grip the reader equally in both.” Jane Cable, author The Olive Grove
