Bryn Turnbull is a Toronto-based author and professional communicator. ... Andrews, a Master of Professional Communication from Ryerson University, and a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, Bryn focuses on finding the stories of women found within the cracks of the historical record.
The Sunflower House (2024) Adriana Allegri "The Sunflower House is a gripping tale about the horrors of the Lebensborn Program, told through the eyes of Allina, a half-Jewish woman who must hide her heritage as she confronts the terrible reality behind the Nazis' twisted drive to become the so-called 'master race.' With rich prose and complex characters, The Sunflower House is one you won't be able to put down."
Mademoiselle Eiffel (2024) Aimie K Runyan "Mademoiselle Eiffel is a charming and affecting portrait of a young woman caught between the long arm of grief and her own hopes for her future, who is thrust into adulthood before her time and yet builds a life worthy of the tower that bears her family's name. Comme le tour Eiffel, c'est magnifique!"
The Windsor Conspiracy (2024) Georgie Blalock "The Windsor Conspiracy offers a complex and compelling portrait of Wallis Simpson following the Abdication, as told through the eyes of her trusted cousin and confidante. From Parisian chateaux to Bahamian estates, Blalock has weaved a chilling narrative about the lengths to which the embittered and myopic Duke and Duchess were willing to go to restore their grip on power."
The Royal Windsor Secret (2023) Christine Wells "In The Royal Windsor Secret, Christine Wells takes a fascinating chapter in the Duke of Windsor's early life and gives it an equally fascinating coda in the form of a love child, who shares all of the duke's passion and impulsivity, and yearns for a life beyond what she already knows. The truth of Cleo's parentage will have you turning pages until the very end, while Cleo's search for fulfilment - creative, professional, social, and romantic - results in a beautifully told tale."
The Keeper of Hidden Books (2023) Madeline Martin "The Keeper of Hidden Books is a powerful and poignant tour de force chronicling the efforts of Warsaw's librarians and book-lovers to keep Poland's culture alive during the dark days of the German Occupation. Impeccably researched and beautifully written, The Keeper of Hidden Books reads as a love letter to family, friendship, and the power of literature to sustain, inspire, and endure."
A Beautiful Rival (2023) Gill Paul "A fascinating insight into two titans of the cosmetic industry, mirror images in business and in love, both insatiable in their ambition yet hobbled by their flaws. Readers will love this juicy and well told tale."
Long Gone, Come Home (2023) Monica Chenault-Kilgore "Monica Chenault-Kilgore's Long Gone, Come Home is a big-hearted story of perseverance, family, and ambition set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and the racial intolerances of the early 20th century. In Birdie, Chenault-Kilgore has created an unforgettable heroine whose resilience and determination will resonate long after you finish reading."
The Porcelain Moon (2023) Janie Chang "Captivating from the outset, The Porcelain Moon tells a story of found family and forbidden love, while showcasing the lesser-known contribution of Chinese workers to the Allied cause in WWI. This tender and beautifully written story is Janie Chang at her best!"
The Girls in Navy Blue (2022) Alix Rickloff "Alix Rickloff's THE GIRLS IN NAVY BLUE is a thrilling story showcasing the wartime contribution of a forgotten sisterhood of soldiers: the yeomanettes, brave women who answered the call during the First World War and served their country with dignity and resilience. Pulling together the experiences of three yeomanettes and one of their descendants, Rickloff beautifully depicts how secrets and sisterhood can resonate through the years."
The Winter Orphans (2022) Kristin Beck "Captivating from the first page, Kristin Beck's The Winter Orphans captures the heart-thudding terror and bravery of Jewish children trapped within Occupied France--as well as the heroism of those within the Swiss Red Cross who risked it all to bring them to safety. With beautiful prose and unforgettable characters, this is a novel you don't want to miss."
Our Last Days in Barcelona (2022) (Cuba Saga, book 5) Chanel Cleeton "This beautiful reflection on family, politics, and love will keep you reading late into the night."
The Paris Bookseller (2022) Kerri Maher "A love letter to the extraordinary people who made interwar Paris the place to be for book lovers. With distinctive prose and honesty, Kerri brings to life the glory days of Paris's most unforgettable bookstore, illuminating a world where leading literary lights await us on every page - and spotlighting the woman who united them all, Miss Sylvia Beach."
The Social Graces (2021) Renée Rosen "Renée Rosen at her finest! Pulling back the curtain on the blood-sport world of Gilded Age high society, Rosen's captivating story of rivals Alva Vanderbilt and Caroline Astor shows what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object."
Find Me in Havana (2021) Serena Burdick "Serena Burdick brings Hollywood legend Estelita Rodriguez to vivid life in FIND ME IN HAVANA. Written with beautiful prose and searing honesty, this story of mothers and daughters will stay with you long after you turn the final page."
And They Called It Camelot (2020) Stephanie Marie Thornton "Lush, smart, and sumptuously elegant, Stephanie Marie Thornton's And They Called It Camelot captures Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy's life in all its many complexities, drawing back the curtain on a legend to reveal the all-too-human woman beneath. A beautiful portrait of an American icon."
