The Water Gypsy by Kay Seeley

The Water Gypsy by Kay Seeley

When Tilly Thompson, a girl from the canal, is caught stealing a pie from the terrace of The Imperial Hotel, Athelstone, the intervention of Captain Charles Thackery, saves her from prison. With the Captain Tilly glimpses life away from the poverty and hardships of the waterways but his favour stirs up jealousy and hatred among the hotel staff, especially Freddie, the stable boy who harbours desires of his own. Freddie's pursuit leads Tilly into far greater danger than she could ever have imagined. Tilly battles prejudice, persecution and the hypocrisy of Victorian Society as she tries to leave her past behind and find true happiness. This is a story of love and loss, steadfastness, passion, injustice and ultimate redemption.

The Water Gypsy was chosen as a FINALIST in The Wishing Shelf 2014 Award where it was described as 'Atmospheric and Grippinhg'.

Kay Seeley and her husband Mick live in Harrow, Middlesex. She has two married daughters and three lovely grandchildren. She's been a writer for a number of years, having previously held positions in finance, banking, insurance, and, most recently, the criminal justice system. Kay's pieces have been short-listed for The Ponsara Award and the Strictly Writing competition in 2010, The Sid Chaplin Short Story Competition in 2011, and the Skyros/ Writing Magazine Holiday Competition in 2012. The Alliance of Independent Writers has Kay as a member.