Author Jana Petken has seen her seminal first book, "The Guardian of Secrets," named as one of reader's favourite top five historical reads on Amazon.

New Jana Petken novel "Mercy Carver: Dark Shadows" Goes For Gold as "The Guardian of Secrets" Gains New Ground.

Jana Petken has lived in Spain for many years and grew up under the dictatorship of General Franco. When she is not writing her new book, she spends her spare time translating for a charity that helps British patients at the local hospital.