Rosie Radcliffe
I’m a UK author who took up writing when auto-immune disease left me in a wheelchair. I try to write compelling mystery/crime stories that blend intrigue, humour, and real life characters. My debut novel “Frankie & Dot” came out last year and “Sitting Tenant” in November 2025.
All my novels are set on the north Lancashire coast where I live, in and around the town of Lytham St Anne’s.
REVIEW by Afra Reads Instagram – 16 November 2025
After a breakdown and the loss of her job, Mattie moves into a house inherited from an aunt she never knew existed, hoping to find peace and stablity.
But the house holds more than she expected —it has a sitting tenant, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. As Mattie unravels the tangled threads of her family’s past, she discovers the shocking truth about her mother, her birth, and the sister no one ever spoke about. Just as she begins to settle in, an unknown enemy launches a sinister campaign to drive her out of the home she’s grown to love. With her past and present about to collide, can Mattie find the strength to rebuild her life.
This story went far beyond my expectations. It was so well written and absolutely captivating that I couldn’t put it down. Sitting Tenant was my first time reading Rosie Radcliffe’s work, and I can honestly say I loved it. It’s the perfect autumn read. I adored the cover design and the title. They instantly pulled me in. The author’s writing style and narration felt incredibly professional, making it such an easy and engaging read to get through. This is an amazing book in my opinion and I will be recommending it to everyone. If you enjoy mystery and suspense stories , and autumn is your favourite season to curl up with them, then you should definitely give this book a try. It may not be suitable for all age groups due to some triggering content, so please check. It will be released on 28 Nov 2025. Don’t miss it. Also, a note to myself (and to you): add Frankie & Dot (Rosie’s debut novel) to your TBR!
I’m Rosie Radcliffe, a crime and mystery author with a sharp sense of humour. Despite living with severe inflammatory arthritis and cognitive impairment, I embrace my creativity and use it as a tool to generate resilience – if I have to sit in my wheelchair what can I do sitting down? Channel my imagination and limited energy into compelling storytelling.
About Me
"Rosie Radcliffe’s writing is refreshingly witty, sharp, and captivating — a masterful storyteller with unforgettable characters and thrilling plots."
Grace Bryant
