Hi, I’m Ruth Thomason, though I write under the pen name RJ Verity.
I was born and raised in Yorkshire, studied at King’s College London, and went on to spend over twenty years working in financial services across Asia.
These days, I live in Guernsey with my endlessly patient husband and our ageing yet ever-spirited Labradinger. When I’m not writing or reading, I can often be found exploring the island’s rugged coastline.
I'm the author of The Poole Legacy, a historical fiction trilogy spanning three generations of one family across a century of change. The first book, Poole of Light, is out now. The second, Poole of Honour, publishes 15 September 2026 and is available to pre-order now.
This site is where I share the inspirations behind my stories and the quiet chaos of life. I’m glad you’re here.
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