Caroline completed a PhD in History at the University of Durham. She has a particular interest in the experience of women during the First World War, in the challenges faced by the returning soldier. She’s the author of six historical novels, published by Simon & Schuster UK. ‘The Photographer of the Lost’ was a BBC book club pick and ‘When I Come Home Again’ was a Times book of the year. Her latest novel – ‘The Best of Intentions’ – will be published in July 2025. Caroline is originally from Lancashire, but now lives in south-west France.