Barbara Spencer
@barbaraspencer.bsky.social
After an international career, Barbara began writing adventures stories for children and YA's. Wanting to write magical realism for adults who dream she completed The Year the Swans Came in 2018, followed by 4 further books in The Swans Saga
Gripping
Once again Barbara Spencer has written an excellent story, I couldn't put it down as I just had to see what happened in the end. Her insight in to to teenage mind was spot on. A book I will be reading again.
mybook.to/Kidnap
Once again Barbara Spencer has written an excellent story, I couldn't put it down as I just had to see what happened in the end. Her insight in to to teenage mind was spot on. A book I will be reading again.
mybook.to/Kidnap
December 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Gripping
Once again Barbara Spencer has written an excellent story, I couldn't put it down as I just had to see what happened in the end. Her insight in to to teenage mind was spot on. A book I will be reading again.
mybook.to/Kidnap
Once again Barbara Spencer has written an excellent story, I couldn't put it down as I just had to see what happened in the end. Her insight in to to teenage mind was spot on. A book I will be reading again.
mybook.to/Kidnap
Bought it Again
I already had this book on audio which I really enjoyed, bought it again for my Foster Child, he’s read it twice now and really enjoyed it. Barbara Spencer has become one of his favourite authors.
I already had this book on audio which I really enjoyed, bought it again for my Foster Child, he’s read it twice now and really enjoyed it. Barbara Spencer has become one of his favourite authors.
November 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Bought it Again
I already had this book on audio which I really enjoyed, bought it again for my Foster Child, he’s read it twice now and really enjoyed it. Barbara Spencer has become one of his favourite authors.
I already had this book on audio which I really enjoyed, bought it again for my Foster Child, he’s read it twice now and really enjoyed it. Barbara Spencer has become one of his favourite authors.
Review:Miss Spencer strikes again with an incredible story that will pull you in and not let you go. This woman deserves way more recognition than she gets for her superb story-telling. So I'm starting my review by saying: READ THIS! Especially if you love historical fiction
mybook.to/Time-Breaking
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November 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Review:Miss Spencer strikes again with an incredible story that will pull you in and not let you go. This woman deserves way more recognition than she gets for her superb story-telling. So I'm starting my review by saying: READ THIS! Especially if you love historical fiction
mybook.to/Time-Breaking
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Time Breaking:
"Miss Spencer strikes again with an incredible story that will pull you in and not let you go. So I'm starting my review by saying: READ THIS! Especially if you love historical fiction/fantasy/time-travel.
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"Miss Spencer strikes again with an incredible story that will pull you in and not let you go. So I'm starting my review by saying: READ THIS! Especially if you love historical fiction/fantasy/time-travel.
mybok.to/Time-Breaking
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Time Breaking:
"Miss Spencer strikes again with an incredible story that will pull you in and not let you go. So I'm starting my review by saying: READ THIS! Especially if you love historical fiction/fantasy/time-travel.
mybok.to/Time-Breaking
"Miss Spencer strikes again with an incredible story that will pull you in and not let you go. So I'm starting my review by saying: READ THIS! Especially if you love historical fiction/fantasy/time-travel.
mybok.to/Time-Breaking
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Posted by Magic_Of_Reading at 22:48
My Review: Miss Spencer strikes again with an incredible story that will pull you in and not let you go. So I'm starting my review by saying: READ THIS! Especially if you love historical fiction/fantasy/time-travel.
Now in KDP
Posted by Magic_Of_Reading at 22:48
My Review: Miss Spencer strikes again with an incredible story that will pull you in and not let you go. So I'm starting my review by saying: READ THIS! Especially if you love historical fiction/fantasy/time-travel.
Now in KDP
November 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Posted by Magic_Of_Reading at 22:48
My Review: Miss Spencer strikes again with an incredible story that will pull you in and not let you go. So I'm starting my review by saying: READ THIS! Especially if you love historical fiction/fantasy/time-travel.
Now in KDP
Posted by Magic_Of_Reading at 22:48
My Review: Miss Spencer strikes again with an incredible story that will pull you in and not let you go. So I'm starting my review by saying: READ THIS! Especially if you love historical fiction/fantasy/time-travel.
Now in KDP
Reviewed in the US
I really enjoyed the authors first book, When the Swans Came, so when I saw this on Netgalley, I was very excited. I love the prequel idea and how Zande became who he is though this novel focuses more on Yost, the elder.
I really enjoyed the authors first book, When the Swans Came, so when I saw this on Netgalley, I was very excited. I love the prequel idea and how Zande became who he is though this novel focuses more on Yost, the elder.
November 6, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Reviewed in the US
I really enjoyed the authors first book, When the Swans Came, so when I saw this on Netgalley, I was very excited. I love the prequel idea and how Zande became who he is though this novel focuses more on Yost, the elder.
I really enjoyed the authors first book, When the Swans Came, so when I saw this on Netgalley, I was very excited. I love the prequel idea and how Zande became who he is though this novel focuses more on Yost, the elder.
The Click of a Pebble
I really enjoyed this YA fantasy. The world Ms. Spencer creates is intriguing, and serves as a fantastic backdrop to her characters' journeys into adulthood, complete with the difficult decisions one must make. I hope this series goes on for a while!
I really enjoyed this YA fantasy. The world Ms. Spencer creates is intriguing, and serves as a fantastic backdrop to her characters' journeys into adulthood, complete with the difficult decisions one must make. I hope this series goes on for a while!
November 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The Click of a Pebble
I really enjoyed this YA fantasy. The world Ms. Spencer creates is intriguing, and serves as a fantastic backdrop to her characters' journeys into adulthood, complete with the difficult decisions one must make. I hope this series goes on for a while!
I really enjoyed this YA fantasy. The world Ms. Spencer creates is intriguing, and serves as a fantastic backdrop to her characters' journeys into adulthood, complete with the difficult decisions one must make. I hope this series goes on for a while!
The Cllick of a Pebble
LOVED THIS Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
Had to write this review as I really enjoyed this, poignant and moving story. Looking for the next in this series now.
LOVED THIS Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
Had to write this review as I really enjoyed this, poignant and moving story. Looking for the next in this series now.
November 1, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The Cllick of a Pebble
LOVED THIS Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
Had to write this review as I really enjoyed this, poignant and moving story. Looking for the next in this series now.
LOVED THIS Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
Had to write this review as I really enjoyed this, poignant and moving story. Looking for the next in this series now.
Katherine February 2020 Heart wrenching novel of epic scope! I picked this book for the title-I love swans-but this far exceeded my hopes. Ms Spencer has woven a tale of magic and myth that will live in my heart and head forever!
October 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Katherine February 2020 Heart wrenching novel of epic scope! I picked this book for the title-I love swans-but this far exceeded my hopes. Ms Spencer has woven a tale of magic and myth that will live in my heart and head forever!
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully written story with a hint of mystery
'I most enjoyed about Barbara Spencer’s novel was the beautiful descriptions and the warm family scenes she created in a post-war city, which I presumed to be Amsterdam.'
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'I most enjoyed about Barbara Spencer’s novel was the beautiful descriptions and the warm family scenes she created in a post-war city, which I presumed to be Amsterdam.'
mybook.to/Year-Swans-Came
October 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully written story with a hint of mystery
'I most enjoyed about Barbara Spencer’s novel was the beautiful descriptions and the warm family scenes she created in a post-war city, which I presumed to be Amsterdam.'
mybook.to/Year-Swans-Came
'I most enjoyed about Barbara Spencer’s novel was the beautiful descriptions and the warm family scenes she created in a post-war city, which I presumed to be Amsterdam.'
mybook.to/Year-Swans-Came
The Year the Swans Came book1/5
2019 'Beautifully written, powerful and evocative.'
I'm not sure what I can say about this book without giving away any spoilers, except that it had me scurrying off to look up legends about sw
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2019 'Beautifully written, powerful and evocative.'
I'm not sure what I can say about this book without giving away any spoilers, except that it had me scurrying off to look up legends about sw
mybook.to/Year-Swans-Came
October 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The Year the Swans Came book1/5
2019 'Beautifully written, powerful and evocative.'
I'm not sure what I can say about this book without giving away any spoilers, except that it had me scurrying off to look up legends about sw
mybook.to/Year-Swans-Came
2019 'Beautifully written, powerful and evocative.'
I'm not sure what I can say about this book without giving away any spoilers, except that it had me scurrying off to look up legends about sw
mybook.to/Year-Swans-Came
Allison Jane ***** I enjoyed this book so much that I struggled to put it down and made myself late for an appointment. Can not wait for the next book in the series. I have also bought a copy for my ex foster child as he loves Barbara Spencer’s books
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October 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Allison Jane ***** I enjoyed this book so much that I struggled to put it down and made myself late for an appointment. Can not wait for the next book in the series. I have also bought a copy for my ex foster child as he loves Barbara Spencer’s books
mybook.to/Year-Swans-Came
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Review: 'Beautifully written, powerful and evocative.'
I'm not sure what I can say about this book without giving away any spoilers, except that it had me scurrying off to look up legends about swans and I would totally recommend it as a wonderful read.
I'm not sure what I can say about this book without giving away any spoilers, except that it had me scurrying off to look up legends about swans and I would totally recommend it as a wonderful read.
October 24, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Review: 'Beautifully written, powerful and evocative.'
I'm not sure what I can say about this book without giving away any spoilers, except that it had me scurrying off to look up legends about swans and I would totally recommend it as a wonderful read.
I'm not sure what I can say about this book without giving away any spoilers, except that it had me scurrying off to look up legends about swans and I would totally recommend it as a wonderful read.
'Review'
I have now finished reading 'The Year The Swans Came' and I loved it. In fact I didn’t want to put it down. I marvel at how clever you are to have that slightly sinister undercurrent running throughout the gripping story. It was wonderful. mybook.to/Year-Swans-Came
I have now finished reading 'The Year The Swans Came' and I loved it. In fact I didn’t want to put it down. I marvel at how clever you are to have that slightly sinister undercurrent running throughout the gripping story. It was wonderful. mybook.to/Year-Swans-Came
October 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM
'Review'
I have now finished reading 'The Year The Swans Came' and I loved it. In fact I didn’t want to put it down. I marvel at how clever you are to have that slightly sinister undercurrent running throughout the gripping story. It was wonderful. mybook.to/Year-Swans-Came
I have now finished reading 'The Year The Swans Came' and I loved it. In fact I didn’t want to put it down. I marvel at how clever you are to have that slightly sinister undercurrent running throughout the gripping story. It was wonderful. mybook.to/Year-Swans-Came
It is the rare author that can render the voice of a 14-year-old boy with as much depth and believability as she can bring to a somewhat hardened going-on-thirty social worker - but Spencer manages this feat hands down.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
It is the rare author that can render the voice of a 14-year-old boy with as much depth and believability as she can bring to a somewhat hardened going-on-thirty social worker - but Spencer manages this feat hands down.
mybook.to/Broken Review
mybook.to/Broken Review
A Book that will break your heart and then restore your hope for humanity - Francis Guenette
An insightful sensitive read – Seumas Gallagher
If you read nothing else this year; make sure it's Broken.
K T Bowes
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An insightful sensitive read – Seumas Gallagher
If you read nothing else this year; make sure it's Broken.
K T Bowes
mybook.to/Broken
October 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A Book that will break your heart and then restore your hope for humanity - Francis Guenette
An insightful sensitive read – Seumas Gallagher
If you read nothing else this year; make sure it's Broken.
K T Bowes
mybook.to/Broken
An insightful sensitive read – Seumas Gallagher
If you read nothing else this year; make sure it's Broken.
K T Bowes
mybook.to/Broken
Thank you for this inspiring story, Barbara Spencer.
I had put off reading this book, feeling it would have content that would make my heart ache. I was right, it did indeed make my heart ache but don’t let that a put you off, for this book is so worth reading.
mybook.to/Broken
I had put off reading this book, feeling it would have content that would make my heart ache. I was right, it did indeed make my heart ache but don’t let that a put you off, for this book is so worth reading.
mybook.to/Broken
October 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Thank you for this inspiring story, Barbara Spencer.
I had put off reading this book, feeling it would have content that would make my heart ache. I was right, it did indeed make my heart ache but don’t let that a put you off, for this book is so worth reading.
mybook.to/Broken
I had put off reading this book, feeling it would have content that would make my heart ache. I was right, it did indeed make my heart ache but don’t let that a put you off, for this book is so worth reading.
mybook.to/Broken
If you read nothing else this year; make sure it's Broken.
K T Bowes
A Book that will break your heart and then restore your hope for humanity. Francis Guenette
An insightful sensitive . Seumas Gallagher
Broken is set in Street and Glastonbury
mybook.to/Broken
K T Bowes
A Book that will break your heart and then restore your hope for humanity. Francis Guenette
An insightful sensitive . Seumas Gallagher
Broken is set in Street and Glastonbury
mybook.to/Broken
October 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
If you read nothing else this year; make sure it's Broken.
K T Bowes
A Book that will break your heart and then restore your hope for humanity. Francis Guenette
An insightful sensitive . Seumas Gallagher
Broken is set in Street and Glastonbury
mybook.to/Broken
K T Bowes
A Book that will break your heart and then restore your hope for humanity. Francis Guenette
An insightful sensitive . Seumas Gallagher
Broken is set in Street and Glastonbury
mybook.to/Broken
Broken by Barbara Spencer
Sometimes you get lucky and happen upon a writer who knows how to bring the reader right to the edge of despair and then, like a magician, she waves her wand and makes it all come out right. Barbara Spencer is like that.
Sometimes you get lucky and happen upon a writer who knows how to bring the reader right to the edge of despair and then, like a magician, she waves her wand and makes it all come out right. Barbara Spencer is like that.
September 6, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Broken by Barbara Spencer
Sometimes you get lucky and happen upon a writer who knows how to bring the reader right to the edge of despair and then, like a magician, she waves her wand and makes it all come out right. Barbara Spencer is like that.
Sometimes you get lucky and happen upon a writer who knows how to bring the reader right to the edge of despair and then, like a magician, she waves her wand and makes it all come out right. Barbara Spencer is like that.
If you read nothing else this year; make sure it's Broken.
K T Bowes
An insightful sensitive read – Seumas Gallagher
Broken is set in Street and Glastonbury in rural Somerset
mybook.to/Broken
K T Bowes
An insightful sensitive read – Seumas Gallagher
Broken is set in Street and Glastonbury in rural Somerset
mybook.to/Broken
September 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM
If you read nothing else this year; make sure it's Broken.
K T Bowes
An insightful sensitive read – Seumas Gallagher
Broken is set in Street and Glastonbury in rural Somerset
mybook.to/Broken
K T Bowes
An insightful sensitive read – Seumas Gallagher
Broken is set in Street and Glastonbury in rural Somerset
mybook.to/Broken
I really enjoyed The Year the Swans Came, so when I saw The Click of a Pebble on Netgalley, I was very excited. I love the prequel idea and how Zande became who he is though this novel focuses more on Yost, the elder.
mybook.to/Click-of-Pebble
mybook.to/Click-of-Pebble
September 2, 2025 at 9:55 AM
I really enjoyed The Year the Swans Came, so when I saw The Click of a Pebble on Netgalley, I was very excited. I love the prequel idea and how Zande became who he is though this novel focuses more on Yost, the elder.
mybook.to/Click-of-Pebble
mybook.to/Click-of-Pebble
I really enjoyed this fantasy which revolves around young characters trying to survive and make sense of disaster. The world Ms. Spencer creates is intriguing, and serves as a fantastic backdrop. I hope this series goes on for a while!
mybook.to/Clilck-of-Pebble
mybook.to/Clilck-of-Pebble
September 1, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I really enjoyed this fantasy which revolves around young characters trying to survive and make sense of disaster. The world Ms. Spencer creates is intriguing, and serves as a fantastic backdrop. I hope this series goes on for a while!
mybook.to/Clilck-of-Pebble
mybook.to/Clilck-of-Pebble
The Click of a Pebble by Barbara Spencer
LOVED THIS Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
Had to write this review as I really enjoyed this, poignant and moving story. Looking for the next in this series now.
mybook.to/Click-of-Pebble
LOVED THIS Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
Had to write this review as I really enjoyed this, poignant and moving story. Looking for the next in this series now.
mybook.to/Click-of-Pebble
August 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The Click of a Pebble by Barbara Spencer
LOVED THIS Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
Had to write this review as I really enjoyed this, poignant and moving story. Looking for the next in this series now.
mybook.to/Click-of-Pebble
LOVED THIS Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
Had to write this review as I really enjoyed this, poignant and moving story. Looking for the next in this series now.
mybook.to/Click-of-Pebble
The Click of a Pebble - Book 1/3
LOVED THIS Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
Had to write this review as I really enjoyed this, poignant and moving story. Looking for the next in this series now.
mybook.to/click-of-Pebble
LOVED THIS Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
Had to write this review as I really enjoyed this, poignant and moving story. Looking for the next in this series now.
mybook.to/click-of-Pebble
August 29, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The Click of a Pebble - Book 1/3
LOVED THIS Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
Had to write this review as I really enjoyed this, poignant and moving story. Looking for the next in this series now.
mybook.to/click-of-Pebble
LOVED THIS Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
Had to write this review as I really enjoyed this, poignant and moving story. Looking for the next in this series now.
mybook.to/click-of-Pebble
I'm not sure what I can say about this book without giving away any spoilers, except that it is beautifully written, the descriptions powerful, tender, evocative, the characters all imprinting themselves on your mind and staying with you long after the end of the book
mybook.to/Year-Swans-Came
mybook.to/Year-Swans-Came
August 27, 2025 at 8:53 AM
I'm not sure what I can say about this book without giving away any spoilers, except that it is beautifully written, the descriptions powerful, tender, evocative, the characters all imprinting themselves on your mind and staying with you long after the end of the book
mybook.to/Year-Swans-Came
mybook.to/Year-Swans-Came