Penelope Clare

Penelope Clare writes evocative historical fiction inspired by true stories, vivid places, and the bold women history forgot.

Her Bold Women series—beginning with A Bold Pursuit and continuing through A Bold Adventure—follows extraordinary nineteenth-century women whose courage reshapes their worlds, from Victorian England to colonial New Zealand to the shadow of the Himalayas.

A lifelong storyteller and meticulous researcher, Penelope weaves authentic history with emotional truth to create immersive, character-driven novels about resilience, identity, and freedom. She also shares her knowledge with other writers through her practical nonfiction series, I Did, You Can Too!

When not writing, she’s chasing down genealogy clues, sailing the New Zealand coast, or dreaming up her next adventure.