Nancy Bilyeau has worked on the staffs of Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, and Good Housekeeping. Most recently, she served as deputy editor at In Style magazine. Her screenplays have placed in several prominent industry competitions. Two scripts reached the semi-finalist round of the Nicholl Fellowships of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Her screenplay "Loving Marys" reached the finalist stage with Page International Screenwriting Awards and Scriptapalooza. A native of the Midwest, she earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan.
Conquest (2024) (Conquest , book 2) Griff Hosker "a deeply researched and authentic medieval-age story."
The Village Healer's Book of Cures (2023) Jennifer Sherman Roberts "In this exciting debut, I discovered a character who is now one of my favorite heroines - a suspenseful read with characters to root for, an intriguing mystery to solve, and well rendered historical atmosphere to savor."
The Map Colorist (2023) Rebecca D'Harlingue "The rich and fascinating worlds of mapmaking, exploration, and art spring to life in the story of Anneke van Brug. The Map Colorist is a well-researched, entrancing novel that will charm lovers of The Girl With the Pearl Earring and The Miniaturist."
And By Fire (2022) Evie Hawtrey "Two determined women, separated by more than three centuries, struggle to uncover a deadly secret that burns at the heart of London. This is a taut and suspenseful read, rich in history and human drama. You won't soon forget it!"
The Prophet's Wife (2022) Libbie Grant "You will enter an unforgettable world in The Prophet's Wife. It's a story of fiery faith, love, and emotionally charged drama, all seen through the point of view of Emma Hale. She's a young woman of independent spirit who sees something no one else does in a man who appears one day at her family home: Joseph Smith. Together they changed American history. The writing is richly detailed--this is a novel not to be missed."
Anticipation (2021) Melodie Winawer "From the first page to the last, I was captured by this suspenseful story of centuries of turmoil, underscored by love and loss. This is a truly original novel that weaves together fascinating medical research with stories from Greece's past, creating a historical thriller that stands above the usual fare."
Hide in Place (2021) (Sylvan, book 1) Emilya Naymark "This is a debut novel not to be missed, in particular for readers of Harlan Coben and Carol Goodman."
The Orphan Collector (2020) Ellen Marie Wiseman "A meticulously researched historical novel that unfolds with the pace of a thriller, The Orphan Collector features a main character, a 13-year-old daughter of German immigrants named Pia Lange, who grabs a reader heart and soul. As the flu epidemic hits Philadelphia with savage fury in 1918, Pia's world becomes a nightmare and she uses every ounce of intelligence, resilience, and instinct to not only protect her family but also stay alive. You will be riveted by this story up to the very last page."
Passing Fancies (2020) (Julia Kydd, book 2) Marlowe Benn "Passing Fancies features a remarkable protagonist in stylish, smart, and compassionate Julia Kydd, and I was riveted by her story and by the mystery that unfolds. Highly original characters and a fascinating time and place of Jazz Age New York pulled me in and kept me turning pages. Underlying social issues evoke some strong parallels to today, making this a must-read novel."
Beyond the Ghetto Gates (2020) Michelle Cameron "I fell in love with the protagonist, Mirelle, intelligent, passionate, and determined to find her place and follow her heart in a turbulent time. A totally new and fascinating view of Napoleonic Europe, teeming with well-researched historical detail and characters you’ll root for on every page."
A Death of No Importance (2018) (Jane Prescott, book 1) Mariah Fredericks "The simmering tensions among New York City's wealthiest families - the rivalries, lies, and even the criminal acts - come to a boil in A Death of No Importance, and Jane, a highly intelligent young maid, is the one who sees more than she should the night that someone from the smart set is viciously murdered. A suspenseful, moving, sharply observed mystery that illuminates a fascinating time in America's history, when there was indeed ugliness beneath the beauty of the Gilded Age."
The Fortune Teller (2017) Gwendolyn Womack "What a mesmerizing journey. The suspense increases steadily throughout the novel, as Semele realizes her identity is caught up in the mysterious manuscript and that the truth of her own abilities is a secret people will kill for. Readers who enjoy the novels of Katherine Neville, Kate Mosse and Diana Gabaldon will savor this treat."
