My inspiration for the characters and situations in my stories comes from researching my family tree.

Main Genre

Gritty commercial fiction

Published Works

WOMEN OF IRON (2006) – A story of loves lost and found, of sexual exploitation, deceit, greed and murder.  A spellbinding saga in which only the toughest survive.

SILK AND STEEL (2007) – A powerful tale of bitter revenge, sweet retribution and one woman’s fight for survival.

WITHOUT A MOTHER’S LOVE (2008) – Starved of love, Harriet and Olivia form a close bond.  But abandoned and alone they must find the courage to survive.

A MOTHER’S SACRIFICE (2009) –Quinta Haig is struggling to make ends meet at Top Field with her ailing mother, Laura.  She will do anything to keep her family safe. 

Website/Blog

www.catherineking.info

Achievements

SILK AND STEEL was shortlisted for the Romantic Novel of the Year 2008.  Read about my experience at the Awards Lunch on my website blog.

Reviews

WOMEN OF IRON
‘She writes with authority, skill and confidence... a real old-
style Victorian drama...’
Elizabeth Gill.

‘A gritty and realistic tale... the characters are so richly drawn
and authentic...’ Anne Bennett.

SILK AND STEEL was shortlisted for The Romantic Novel of the
Year Award, 2008.

‘A wonderfully told tale of pain and passion,’ said Judge, Helen
Lederer.
‘Rotherham-born King superbly evokes time and place in this
good old-fashioned, page- turning story of one woman’s
brave battle for survival in a world that has conspired to
make life as tough as it can get.’

Lancashire Evening Post)