Will uprooting herself from London to live in the country help Kay escape guilt-ridden memories of her husband's death? Far from finding a quiet life, she is caught up in an age-old village conflict where passionate opinions on Romany Gypsy Travellers divide the local people. A young woman, Lena, enters her life, unwittingly putting Kay's plans on hold. Kay struggles to not only come to terms with her emotional past but also to resolve Lena's problems, those of the village and the Gypsies. And another relationship blossoms that she would never have dreamed of...

- Successful launch on 29 March at Waterstone's, Camberley propelled 'Gypsies Stop tHere' into branch bestseller of the week! Camberley News report on the event in 4 April issue Listen to Miriam Wakerly reading extracts on radio Sunday, 20 April on Rokker Radio, Three Counties Radio. "...a good read, this story provides an entertaining way of understanding a very important social issue ... A recommended read for book club members who wish to have a story that is thought-provoking." Bernadette McLean, Principal of Helen Arkell Centre and non-executive Director of Barrington Stoke Publishers "Brilliant story. Spot on. Really brought to life some of the issues that the Travelling community experience at each place they stop!" Diana Stevens, Traveller Project Worker, Hart Voluntary Action " ... a writer who, while offering a balance of views, is sympathetic to the problems faced by Traveller families today in the UK ... unique, as well as highly engaging." Jacqui McLachlan, Gypsy Liaison Officer, Hampshire County Council " ... introduces Gypsies into the story without either demonising them or making them seem impossibly romantic. It should certainly get people thinkingas well as keeping them entertained." Jane Housham, University of Hertfordshire Press (publishers of academic books on Gypsies) About the Author This is the first novel by Miriam Wakerly, who has had short stories and articles published in magazines, and likely to be the first of many, as the subject lends itself to both sequels and prequels. With a BA (Hons) Degree in Combined Arts from Leicester University, her career history includes teaching; public relations and marketing in the IT industry; and community work. She has lived in Frimley or Frimley Green since 1978.