The Duke's Secret

Sue Williams is a bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and travel writer. She has written for all of Australia's leading newspapers and magazines, as well as having her own opinion segment on a TV show. Sue is well known for her meticulous research, and her bestselling historical novels include Elizabeth & Elizabeth, and The Governor, His Wife and His Mistress. She’s also written a huge range of non-fiction books, including true crime (And Then the Darkness); biography (Under Her Skin); and collections of stories about the Australian rural life (Welcome to the Outback). Originally from England, but now calling Australia home, Williams currently lives in Sydney with her partner, crime novelist James Dunbar. Her latest historical novel is The Duke's Secret (2026).

Tayla Thomas is a versatile performer with a passion for bringing stories to life. A seasoned theatre actor and classically trained vocalist, her credits include Disneyland (vocalist), The Voice Australia Finalist and Three Little Pigs with AG Theatre. Her voiceover experience spans diverse projects, from government campaigns and university ads for Latrobe University, to character work for World of Pets. Audiobooks she has narrated include The Missing, The Prospect and The Witness by bestselling author Fleur McDonald and The Duke's Secret by Sue Williams.