Born to Trouble

Rita Bradshaw was born in Northamptonshire, where she still lives today. At the age of sixteen she met her husband - whom she considers her soulmate - and they have two daughters and a son and six young grandchildren. Much to her delight, Rita's first attempt at a novel was accepted for publication, and she went on to write many more successful novels under a pseudonym before writing for Headline using her own name.As a committed Christian and passionate animal-lover Rita has a full and busy life, but her writing continues to be a consuming pleasure that she never tires of. In any spare moments she loves walking her elderly dog, reading, eating out and visiting the cinema and theatre, as well as being involved in her local church and animal welfare.

Praise for Rita Bradshaw's mesmerising novels: 'If you like gritty, rags-to-riches Northern sagas, you'll enjoy this - Family CircleA moving and gripping tale of love, loss and survival from one of the nation's favourite saga queens - Lancashire Evening PostAn emotional rollercoaster... It grabs your attention from page one - Sunderland EchoAll published writers have skill and creativity, but a few have more. It's called magic. I'm beginning to believe Bradshaw has it! - Historical Novels ReviewCould have been written by a young Catherine Cookson - Peterborough Evening TelegraphCatherine Cookson fans will enjoy discovering a new author who writes in a similar vein - Home and Family