Kate Sullivan – författare

The Visit is a vividly told tale of Neela, a beautiful widow during the 1890s. In her mountain cabin, she earns a living by using her talents to make and sell her quilts to the nearby towns people. Six years after the death of her beloved husband, she is visited by a mysterious old man that brings her a message from her late husband, Lucas.A wonderfully rich cast of characters make this lively story an adventure, a surprise and a laugh at every turn of a page. Follow Neelas journey as she makes the beautiful quilts on a path to a new life. Just as the snowy winter melts into the glorious days of summer, this is at the on-set of the industrial revolution. Its a gentle time but awakening to all the possibilities of the modern age.

In 2003, the Welsh National Assembly led the world achieving parity and an equal balance between the sexes as regards representation in her National democratic institution. That was an incredible feat, especially considering that only four female Members of Parliament had represented Wales in the United Kingdom Parliament between 1918 and 1997. Taken from the recordings of the Welsh Women's Archive project of the same name, Setting the Record Straight collects together the recollections of those women who have represented the people of Wales in the devolved government. It provides a compelling and fascinating introduction to the role of women in politics from the grass roots to government - the opportunities, the challenges (from being heard to childcare), the successes and failures.