Dora Saint – better known to millions of readers as Miss Read – is one of England’s most beloved authors.

This summer, I followed in her footsteps, visiting some of the places that inspired her writing, before sitting down for a very special conversation with her daughter, Jill Saint.

In this documentary, we remember Miss Read – her life, her books, the places she loved, and the enduring appeal of her stories.

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Six Mile South of Happiness: available from 21 May 2026.

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Introvert Explores is out now.

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Nobody writes love letters anymore, do they?

One More Page Before I Kiss You – 15 May 2025
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Sometimes, it’s those closest to you
who are hiding the most.

Family Portrait is out now.

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Introvert Abroad is out now.

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The Way to the Sea – out now.

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One house, two strangers, and a secret to be revealed.

A brand new trilogy from the bestselling author of The Rose Girls and The Book Lovers series.

The House in the Clouds

High Blue Sky

The Colour of Summer