The Woman at Number 19

J.A. Baker was born and brought up in North East England and has had a love of language for as long as she can remember. She has an interest in local history and genealogy and enjoys reading many genres of books but especially enjoys psychological thrillers. J.A. Baker has four grown-up children and a grandchild and lives in a village near Darlington with her husband and madcap dog.

Sherry Baines has narrated over 75 audiobooks for the UK and USA. Her British TV appearances include Ralph & Katie, The A Word, Call the Midwife, Casualty and Doctors. On The English stage, she has worked with Alan Ayckbourn, Improbable Theatre, Hull Truck and in London‘s West End in The Mousetrap, as well as in rep and on tour around the UK. Her films include Testimony and the Bollywood film Jungle Cry. She is also a qualified executive coach and works with corporate clients on impact and presentation skills and effective communication.