Jan Williams held a meet the author session at Wivenhoe Bookshop for her book, The Ghost of Pendlesham Priory. She had a flute player and slide show run during the talk, creating an aura of the ruins that inspired her when writing the book. The talk was a success, and Williams enjoyed talking to the audience, “I am happy to do this talk to any bookshop in East Anglia.”

The Ghost of Pendlesham Priory is a young adult novel about a boy named Ben, who is contacted by a ghost named Isabel Calthorpe. The ghost takes Ben on an adventure bringing the past and present to a thrilling climax set against historical ruins. The book is fast-paced and sure to leave readers flipping through the pages, guessing how it all ends.

Jan Williams has written other works that have featured past ancient ruins and thrilling narratives. Her books feature fantastical characters that transport children to ancient lands. She loves exploring ancient history and creating page-turning novels for young adults. She loves nature and animals.