The Thirteenth Degree of Knowing

TWO WOMEN. TWO WORLDS. ONE SHARED TRUTH.

Lena, a single mother, journeys inward in order to heal from a toxic relationship. In doing so, she confronts an ancestral legacy and a gift long denied. Ages away, Maeko, resentful of her marriage, escapes to the northern reaches of Japan. There she finds enlightenment that transcends time itself, leading her to a purpose far greater than her own being.

And as past and present merge, both learn to walk alongside what was once feared.

Set against the backdrops of modern England and 13th century Japan, The Thirteenth Degree of Knowing is a spellbinding narrative of all who have stood defiant in the face of power.

Weaving esoteric wisdom into a tapestry of emotional truth, it is a timeless chronicle of healing, courage and spirit reborn. It is a call to honour the voice within...

At its heart, this is a character-driven story of strong female leads who dare to seek their truth. In navigating uncomfortable spaces, both literal and metaphorical, they confront relationships that test, compromises that wound, and choices that demand courage.

Moving between timelines and genres - esoteric, literary and women’s fiction - it shines a light on the demonisation of women and abuse of power that still reverberates today. Yet, in placing value on the human experience, it also stands as a novel for anyone who has ever felt disempowered, exploited or unheard.