Penny Haw

Penny Haw is a South African author of historical fiction whose novels bring to life the stories of remarkable women and their relationships with the natural world. Her writing is grounded in meticulous research and animated by a deep love of animals and the African landscape. Follow Me to Africa is an engaging historical novel inspired by real events, following a determined woman on a journey through the beauty and challenges of the African continent. Haw's writing combines adventure, heart, and a vivid sense of place, drawing readers into worlds where courage and compassion are tested by circumstance. She is also the author of The Invincible Miss Cust, based on the true story of the first woman to become a veterinary surgeon in Britain and Ireland, and other novels that celebrate pioneering women and the animals they loved. Follow Me to Africa is available as an audiobook alongside print and digital editions, offering listeners an immersive and uplifting way to experience Haw's blend of history, adventure, and love of the natural world. She continues to write stories that honour the bonds between people and animals.