Beryl Carpenter is a native of the Pacific Northwest. She grew up in the drizzle and spent many happy times riding the ferries across Puget Sound. Although she has traveled widely, Ms. Carpenter always prefers coming home. For her and her husband, Port Gamble is almost in their back yard. With a degree in English and a love of the trees and mountains of western Washington, it seemed only natural for her to explore the history of the premier lumber mill town of the region. The author's other love is medieval Spain. She has written three historical novels taking place in 15th century Spain: Far From a Pleasant Land, Toward a Dark Horizon and When Doves Laughed. Trouble at Port Gamble is her first historical mystery, but not her last. Look for the further exploits of Addie Reagan in Feeling the Heat in Seattle, coming soon.