Autorka, ktorá sa preslávila ako učiteľka a prednášajúca primárneho vzdelávania, sa venovala aj písaniu. Jej tvorba zahŕňa rozmanité publikácie o vzdelávaní, doplnené o pôsobivú zbierku beletrie a memoárov. Jej písanie čerpá z bohatých skúseností a ponúka čitateľom jedinečný pohľad na proces učenia aj ľudský osud.
A master storyteller, social historian and folklorist, Sybil Marshall scoured English history to bring together a fascinating collection of folk tales in one glorious edition. Out-of-print for over thirty years, Duckworth is re-issuing this bewitching book to enchant a new audience
Set in the 1960s in the secluded town of Old Swithinford, England, the novel offers a captivating blend of historical romance and character study. It features a sympathetic protagonist whose journey of self-discovery is both perceptive and complex, inviting readers to explore the intricacies of their inner life against a rich historical backdrop. Marshall's engaging storytelling brings the era and its emotional landscape to life.