Trish has been a professional writer, journalist and editor for more than 20 years. As a feature writer she has covered a broad range of subjects, although she concentrates mainly on home-interest sectors such as interiors, gardening and cookery, as well as property, lifestyle, travel and health.

Her first book, Living in France, was published by Harriman House in 2008. It's a practical guide to making the most of your new life in France.

Trish blogs daily about life, lifestyle and issues for the over-40s woman at her site SecondCherry.

A dedicated downshifter, she also blogs about how the simple life can set you free at FreeShift.com.

Trish is currently working on a number of books for WebVivant Press on subjects as diverse as collecting kimono and healthy living.

Books by Patricia Mansfield-Devine

• Living in France (non-fiction)

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