Midley ~ Abandoned

by Emma Batten

Two centuries after the people of Midley celebrated the completion of their stone church, the building is left to ruin. The curate’s sermons go unheard and local people take from the church but give nothing in return.
Three sisters – innocent Lucy, spiteful Kitty and practical Mary – share their stories, revealing their links with the lonely church.
For someone, Midley offers sanctuary. While he stays there, no one else dare go near.

194 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2025

About the author

I am a truly local author. Living in and writing about Romney Marsh means I can fully engage in the history of the area and connect with my readers. I learn about an event or custom – the great storm which changed the coastline, the body of a monk being secretly carried across the marsh, magical qualities associated with hagstones – and use these to create a whole novel. Fictional characters are put in recognisable settings as we follow the story of their lives. The eras range from the 7th to the 20th century, giving me an opportunity to explore so much of our history through writing. That local feel to my books now extends to them having distinctive covers with original artwork by artists from Greatstone and New Romney, making the books even more special for me.