Ellie Dean

Ellie Dean is the pen name of Pamela Wright, a bestselling British author of historical saga fiction set during and around the Second World War. Her long-running Cliffehaven series, which began with There'll Be Blue Skies, follows the lives of women and families in a fictional seaside town on England's south coast during wartime. Dean's novels are beloved for their richly drawn characters, historical detail, and emotional warmth, capturing the resilience, humour, and community spirit of ordinary people during extraordinary times. Her audiobooks and books have earned a devoted following among saga fans who enjoy immersive, feel-good historical fiction with real heart.