The Maids of Biddenden is inspired by the real-life story of conjoined twins Mary and Eliza Chulkhurst, born in 1100 into a wealthy family from a small Kent village.

Joined at the hip, the sisters overcome fear and hostility to grow into gifted and much-loved women – one a talented musician and song-writer and the other a caring healer and grower of medicinal plants. Entangled in the struggles for power and influence of the great Kent nobles of the time, they achieve much in their lifetimes and leave behind a legacy in Biddenden that survives to this day. 

This is the heart-warming and inspirational story of two remarkable women leading one joint life, challenging adversity to become the best they can be. 

 About the Author 

GD Harper is a former marketer turned full-time author. He has previously written a series of three very popular psychological thrillers, Love’s Long Road, A Friend in Deed and Silent Money. He was born in Kent, raised in Glasgow and now lives in Sussex, not a million miles away from Biddenden.