The story behind the storyteller
Jane Chappell is a British author whose debut novel, A Very British Affair, was published by Pluckrose Press. Set in a quintessential English community during the Second World War, the novel has touched readers with its heartfelt portrayal of ordinary people living through extraordinary times.
Jane has always been fascinated by the stories of Britain's Home Front — the quiet resilience, the community spirit, and the personal sacrifices that defined a generation. Her writing brings these stories to life with warmth, authenticity, and a deep respect for the people who lived them.
When she's not writing, Jane enjoys exploring the English countryside, visiting heritage sites, and researching the local histories that often inspire her fiction. She lives in England with her family.
Every book begins with a spark of curiosity. For Jane, A Very British Affair was inspired by the untold stories she discovered while researching wartime village life — the shopkeepers, the volunteers, the families who kept the home fires burning.