Highly-anticipated sequel arrives
‘Secrets of the Penny University’, (sequel to award-winning ‘The Woman in the Painting’), is available to order now on Kindle e-book and for pre-order in paperback both online and in book shops (publication date October 1, 2026). This dual timeline novel takes the reader back to 1656, to the final years of Oliver Cromwell’s Commonwealth, with the story unfolding in the atmospheric setting of an Oxford coffee shop.
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Amanda is an independent author in Oxfordshire and all Amanda’s books are available on Kindle e-book and in paperback from Amazon, or buy directly from the author via this website. ‘Lady of the Quay’ and ‘The Woman in the Painting’ can also be ordered from any bookshop.
Lady of the Quay is not only an exceptional work of historical fiction, but also a mesmerising tale that captivates the reader’s imagination until the very last full stop.
The Coffee Pot Book Club.
The Woman in the Painting by Amanda Roberts is a book I thoroughly enjoyed from beginning to end.
The Coffee Pot Book Club.
The best book I have ever read.
– Judy, Oxfordshire
An absolute gem
An absolute gem of a historical novel that pulled me in from the very start.
– Jacquii John
A really great read
I really loved this book. It’s a great story and a real page turner. It’s the story of one family’s response when a devastating secret comes to light.