Acclaimed author Carrie Hayes introduces Marigold – intrepid protagonist in her enthralling novel, The Making of Marigold McGrath #HistoricalFiction #WWII #RecommendedReading

The Making of Marigold McGrath

by Carrie Hayes

New York City, 1937. Seventeen-year-old Marigold McGrath is coming undone.

Her mother is dead. Her father is drawn to dangerous politics. The only place she feels joy is behind a camera — where she can frame the world on her own terms.

After a series of her own missteps, she reinvents herself in London: mentored by a celebrated émigré photographer, photographing Kindertransport children, working alongside Edward R. Murrow. She falls in love with Joop, a charming Dutch student, and shrugs off the war gathering around her.

Then the Blitz begins.

Joop vanishes into the Dutch Resistance. And Marigold — who has always preferred to photograph the world as she wishes it were — must finally decide what kind of woman, and what kind of witness, she is willing to become.

A sweeping WWII coming-of-age novel set in wartime London.

For readers of Kristin Hannah, Kate Quinn, and SL Beaumont's The War Photographers

Praise for The Making of Marigold McGrath:

I read a lot of historical novels ... this one was one of my favorites. From the characters to the setting to the actions depicted I thoroughly enjoyed the journey—I really didn’t want it to end!
~ Netgalley Review, 5*

"The Making of Marigold McGrath by Carrie Hayes is the tale of a well to do American seventeen year old sent to Europe just prior to World War II. The book is exquisitely written with a well paced dialogue. The characters are well formed and interesting. Sprinkled throughout the book are bits from news outlets that help set the larger context for the reader - they are well timed and helpful. Great read, well worth it!"
~ Goodreads Review, 5*

"The Making of Marigold McGrath explores a rarely examined aspect of WWII: the complex journeys to maturity of young adults in war-torn Europe as they seek human connection and meaning. Marigold finds both, using her skills as a photographer to document the stories of refugee children. With gobs of historical references and vivid imagery, interlaced with intrigue and romance, The Making of Marigold McGrath is a great read!"
~ Goodreads Review, 5*

The Inspiration for Marigold McGrath

Marigold is a synthesis of many characters and actual photographers. As the only child of a New York executive and his Belgian wife, her life would have been very cosseted, yet independent enough to get herself into various muddles.

Marigold is a series of contradictions which is surprisingly common amongst native New Yorkers. Deeply sophisticated, but still so sheltered as to be alarmingly naïve. She loves the cinema, enjoys fashion, fancies boys and most of all, connects with her camera and taking pictures. Hiding behind the lens, as opposed to posing in front of it, gives her the freedom to create a world which she wants to see and as she prefers to see it. At the opening of the book, this is something she hasn’t really articulated to herself. But as the story unfolds it becomes an increasingly urgent concern.

There are two American women who really influenced me for Marigold’s aesthetic as a photographer. The first was the iconic Lee Miller who does make a brief appearance in our story. Lee’s photographs are very heavily protected, so I won’t reproduce any here. For those unfamiliar with her, Kate Winslet produced, starred (and I think directed) a fabulous portrait of her in the film Lee. Lee Miller was deeply complicated and deeply traumatized by her experience at the front. Many of us know her only through the photograph taken by a colleague of Lee bathing in what had been Hitler’s bathtub in his Berlin apartment. You can find a lot of her pictures here www.leemiller.co.uk.

 The other influence was a photographer named Toni Frissell, whose work often communicates people experiencing exuberance and joy. She was older than Marigold would have been, but Toni Frissell’s work is absolutely in this vein. Luckily for us, nearly half a million of her photos have been donated to the Library of Congress and to the Public Domain, so that all of us can access them. Here is a smaller, more manageable selection: https://www.icp.org/browse/archive/constituents/toni-frissell

Like Lee, Toni went to the front, but Toni was embedded with the Tuskegee Airmen, an African American troop, which I am sure is worthy of its own story. I don’t believe that she went into the concentration camps the way that Lee did, so her creative arc went in a very different direction than Lee’s. Here are a few of Toni’s pictures which crackle with life. I cannot say enough good things about the humanity which jumps out from her photographs.

Fashion, for Harper's Bazaar, 1935.
(c) Toni Frissell. Public domain.

Model Dorian Lee, New York, 1949.
(c) Toni Frissell. Public domain.

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Carrie’s first two novels, Naked Truth or Equality and Well Dressed Lies, follow the lives of the iconoclastic suffragist sisters, Victoria Woodhull and Tennessee Claflin.

Carrie lives with her husband and two spoiled dogs in a rambling Victorian house just outside of New York City.

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Shining a bright book spotlight on The Quest for the Crown of Thorns – an intriguing romantic adventure by Cynthia Ripley Miller #HistoricalRomance #HistoricalFiction #AncientRome #RecommendedReading

The Quest for the Crown of Thorns

The Long-Hair Saga

by Cynthia Ripley Miller

AD 454. Three years after the Roman victory over Attila the Hun at Catalaunum, Arria Felix and Garic the Frank are married and enjoying life on Garic’s farm in northern Gaul (France). Their happy life is interrupted when a cryptic message arrives from Arria’s father, the esteemed Senator Felix, calling them to Rome. At Arria’s insistence, but against Garic’s better judgment, they leave at once.

 

On their arrival at Villa Solis, they are confronted with a brutal murder and a dangerous mission. The fate of a profound and sacred object—Christ’s Crown of Thorns—rests in their hands. They must carry the holy relic to the safety of Constantinople, away from a corrupt emperor and old enemies determined to steal it for their own gain. But a greater force arises against them—a secret cult who will commit any atrocity to capture the Crown. All the while, the gruesome murder and the conspiracy behind it haunt Arria’s thoughts.  

 

Arria and Garic’s marital bonds are tested but forged as they partner together to fulfill one of history’s most challenging missions, The Quest for the Crown of Thorns.

Praise for The Quest for the Crown of Thorns:

"Research, writing, characterization and plot combine to make Quest for the Crown of Thorns a page turner. This is a must-read book for fans of history and romance. Don’t miss it!"

~ Amazon 5* Review

"This expertly researched saga reveals an era that rarely appears in historical fiction: AD 454 Rome. Ms. Ripley-Miller skillfully weaves the food, clothes, and over-all living environment into a unique plot."
~ Amazon 5* Review

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Cynthia Ripley Miller is a first-generation Italian-American writer with a love for history, languages, and books. She has lived in Europe and traveled worldwide, holds two degrees, and taught history and English. Her short fiction has appeared in the anthology Summer Tapestry, at Orchard Press Mysteries.com, and The Scriptor.

She is a Chanticleer International Chatelaine Award finalist with awards from Circle of Books: Rings of Honor and The Coffee Pot Book Club. She has reviewed for UNRV Roman History, and blogs at Historical Happenings and Oddities: A Distant Focus and on her website, www.cynthiaripleymiller.com.

Cynthia is the author of On the Edge of Sunrise, The Quest for the Crown of Thorns, and A Sword Among Ravens, books 1-3 in her Long-Hair Saga series set in Late Ancient Rome, France, and Jerusalem.

Cynthia lives outside of Chicago with her family and a cute but bossy cat.

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Book Review: Queen of Diamonds (The Anne Boleyn Chronicles Book 3) by Rozsa Gaston

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Queen of Diamonds

(The Anne Boleyn Chronicles Book 3)

By Rozsa Gaston

Publication Date: 12th June 2026
Publisher: Sapere Books
Page Length: 295
Genre: Historical Fiction

Can Anne guard her heart against those determined to take it…?

France, 1515

With the departure of her mistress, Mary Tudor, back to England, Anne Boleyn now finds herself in the service of Queen Claude of France.

Claude assigns Anne the role of companion to her younger sister, Princess Renée, and Anne soon discovers Renée is a handful — wilful and supremely aware of rank. Together, they visit King Francis’s artist-in-residence, Leonardo da Vinci, whose unconventional wisdom inspires them both.

Anne is drawn to the captivating lady-in-waiting Diane de Poitiers, who coaches her in the art of mystery and poise.

The elegant Frenchwoman is in stark contrast to Anne’s sister Mary, whose obvious coquettish ways are earning her an unsavoury reputation.

As Anne grows in confidence, she finds herself noticed by the opposite sex. However, she is aiming high, and will not succumb to a prince’s entreaties without a marriage offer.

Anne is determined to take the lead, but with the French courtiers viewing the queen’s maids as their personal playthings, will she be able to retain her honour…?

QUEEN OF DIAMONDS is a thoroughly researched, fascinating historical novel set during the 16th century in Europe. It is the third book in the Anne Boleyn Chronicles series.

Historical fiction has returned to Anne Boleyn countless times over the years, often focusing on the turbulent years of her marriage to Henry VIII and the political and religious upheaval that followed. Yet before Anne became queen, before she became the most talked-about woman in England, she was a young noblewoman whose years in France shaped the intellect, confidence and resilience that would later define her. In Queen of Diamonds, the third instalment of The Anne Boleyn Chronicles, Rozsa Gaston turns her attention to those formative years, offering readers not simply another Tudor novel, but a thoughtful exploration of the experiences that moulded one of history's most fascinating women.

What immediately struck me was Gaston's decision to allow Anne's development to unfold gradually. There are no dramatic transformations or moments where Anne suddenly becomes the woman history remembers. Instead, she grows through observation, conversation and experience. By placing Anne at the heart of Renaissance France, Gaston allows her to learn from some of the greatest minds and personalities of the age. Margaret of Austria has already provided the foundations of diplomacy and political awareness, but it is in France that Anne's education truly flourishes. Leonardo da Vinci encourages curiosity and the courage to embrace uncertainty, Marguerite d'Angoulême nurtures Anne's independent thinking, Jacques Lefèvre d'Étaples opens her mind to new religious ideas, while Anne de Graville demonstrates the influence that learned women can wield through literature. Each encounter adds another layer to Anne's character, gradually shaping the intelligent, ambitious young woman history remembers.

Among the many memorable figures who populate the novel, Diane de Poitiers almost steals the show. Wise, elegant and endlessly perceptive, she becomes far more than Anne's mentor. Diane teaches Anne that true strength lies not in beauty or birth, but in discipline, self-control and understanding the motives of those around her. Some of my favourite moments in the novel are simply conversations between these two women, as Diane gently guides Anne through the complexities of court life while encouraging her to think beyond the expectations placed upon her. What makes their relationship so compelling is that Diane never attempts to mould Anne into another version of herself. Instead, she continually urges Anne to discover who she is and what she truly wants, allowing Anne's own character to emerge naturally.

One of Rozsa Gaston's greatest strengths is her ability to use conversation as a vehicle for both character development and historical exploration. Much of the novel unfolds through intelligent, engaging dialogue rather than dramatic action, allowing readers to discover Renaissance politics, philosophy, art and court etiquette alongside Anne herself. At first, Anne listens more than she speaks, absorbing lessons from remarkable figures such as Diane de Poitiers, Leonardo da Vinci, Marguerite d'Angoulême and Jacques Lefèvre d'Étaples. As the novel progresses, however, those conversations subtly change. Anne begins to question, challenge and form opinions of her own, transforming from an eager pupil into a thoughtful participant in the sophisticated world of the French court. Although the novel is undeniably dialogue-driven, the conversations rarely feel repetitive because each one reveals something new about Anne, the people around her, or the extraordinary world they inhabit.

Rather than relying on battles or political intrigue to propel the narrative, Gaston allows ideas themselves to become the driving force of the story. Anne's greatest adventures during these years are intellectual, and that gives the novel a distinctive voice among Tudor fiction. It is an approach that suits both the setting and the character perfectly, as Anne's most important victories are not won on a battlefield but through observation, reflection and an ever-growing confidence in her own judgement.

The historical research throughout the novel is exceptional. Gaston has an impressive ability to weave historical detail seamlessly into the narrative without ever making it feel like a history lesson. Whether exploring the legacy of Anne of Brittany, introducing readers to the intellectual salons of Marguerite d'Angoulême, bringing Leonardo da Vinci's final years in France vividly to life, or explaining the architectural brilliance behind Chambord, every detail serves the story rather than distracting from it. I particularly enjoyed the way real historical personalities are allowed to become fully realised characters rather than simply making brief appearances to remind readers of the period in which the novel is set. Queen Claude emerges as a quietly dignified presence, Princess Renée provides warmth, humour and surprising insight, while Leonardo is portrayed not as an untouchable genius, but as an endlessly curious man whose imagination never ceased to race ahead of everyone around him.

Another aspect I greatly admired was the subtlety of the foreshadowing. Readers familiar with Anne Boleyn's later life will undoubtedly recognise the significance of conversations surrounding Louis XII's annulment, Henry VIII's desperate longing for a male heir and the growing calls for reform within the Church. Anne herself, however, remains entirely unaware of how profoundly these discussions will one day affect her own life. Rather than feeling forced or overly obvious, the foreshadowing emerges naturally from the historical context. Anne's genuine curiosity about how Louis XII obtained his annulment, for example, feels entirely appropriate within the conversation, yet readers cannot help but smile knowingly at the irony. Likewise, the growing influence of Martin Luther's ideas and Jacques Lefèvre d'Étaples' discussions of Scripture quietly prepare both Anne and the reader for the religious changes that will soon reshape Europe.

What also sets Queen of Diamonds apart is its portrayal of the Renaissance itself. This is not merely a Tudor novel set in France. Gaston captures the excitement of an age in which artists, poets, scholars and theologians questioned accepted wisdom and pushed the boundaries of knowledge. Anne stands at the centre of this intellectual awakening, absorbing everything around her with an insatiable curiosity. It is fascinating to watch her evolve from someone who eagerly listens to others into a woman confident enough to question, analyse and ultimately trust her own judgement.

One of the things I appreciated most was that Gaston never loses sight of the fact that Anne is still a young woman finding her place in the world. She makes mistakes, questions her own judgement and occasionally allows her emotions to cloud her thinking, but these moments only make her eventual confidence feel more authentic. Rather than presenting Anne as the fully formed figure history remembers, Gaston allows readers to witness the woman she eventually becomes, making her triumphs feel genuinely earned.

Perhaps what I admired most about this novel is its restraint. Gaston never rushes Anne's development or gives her knowledge she could not possibly possess. Instead, Anne grows naturally through every friendship, conversation and challenge she encounters. The closing pages feel completely earned because Anne finally stops measuring herself against Diane de Poitiers, Eleanor of Aquitaine and Anne of Brittany, choosing instead to embrace her own identity.

There are many novels about Anne Boleyn the Queen. Queen of Diamonds is about Anne Boleyn the woman. Rich in historical detail, populated by memorable real-life personalities and filled with thoughtful conversations that illuminate both the Renaissance and Anne's developing character, it offers a fresh and intelligent perspective on one of history's most enduring women. By the time Anne quietly declares, "I am Lady Anne," readers understand that this has never been a story about a crown. It has always been a story about identity. Having accompanied Anne through these formative years, I closed the book eager to follow her into the next chapter of her extraordinary life.

Review by Mary Anne Yarde
The Coffee Pot Book Club

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ROZSA GASTON is a historical fiction author who writes books on women who reach for what they want out of life.

She is the author of Maid of Honour: Anne Boleyn at Margaret of Austria's Court, 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗨𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 for Early Historical Fiction, The Queen's Maid: Anne Boleyn in France, Queen of Diamonds: The French Royal Court, Margaret of Austria, 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗨𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 for Early Historical Fiction, the four-book Anne of Brittany Series: Anne and Charles; Anne and Louis, 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 of the 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟴 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲; Anne and Louis: Rulers and Lovers; and Anne and Louis Forever Bound, 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗨𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 for Early Historical Fiction.

Other works include Sense of Touch, Marguerite and Gaston, The Least Foolish Woman in France, Paris Adieu, Black is Not a Color, Budapest Romance, Running from Love, and Dog Sitters.

Gaston studied European history at Yale and received her Master's degree in international affairs from Columbia. She worked at Institutional Investor magazine, then as a columnist for The Westchester Guardian.

She is currently working on Book Four of The Anne Boleyn Chronicles, covering Anne Boleyn's time at at the 1520 Field of Cloth of Gold. She lives in Bronxville, New York with her family.

Her motto? History matters.

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Book Review: The Long Road Home by Nathan Fletcher

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The Long Road Home 

By Nathan Fletcher

Publication Date: 26th May 2026

Publisher: ‎Nathan Fletcher

Page Length: 156 

Genre: Historical Fiction

Nathan Serrano survived the jungles of Cuba, the brutality of war, and twelve years serving the Spanish Crown. But as the Spanish-American War draws to a close in 1898, he faces a choice that will cost him everything either way - leave the island with the retreating army, or go back for the family he left behind.

While Spanish soldiers celebrate their long-awaited departure, Nathan deserts and disappears into the wilderness. Hunted by Cuban insurgents, weakened by exhaustion, and haunted by the memories of war, he begins a desperate journey across a shattered island toward Havana - where his wife Vanessa and young daughter Samantha are waiting.

The war may be over for governments and generals.

For ordinary men caught between loyalty, identity, and survival, the long road home has only just begun.

The war was long and brutal. Nathan Serrano spent twelve long years staying alive, dealing with the harsh landscape of Cuba’s jungles and enemy fire. However, the involvement of the Americans in the war gave Cuba the edge it needed to regain its independence and push the Spanish soldiers out.

With orders to leave Cuba and return to Spain, Nathan faces a difficult choice: return to Spain as he has been ordered, or disobey and find his family.

The Long Road Home by Nathan Fletcher is a story of hope and resilience, of trying to move forwards on a personal level while the country itself attempts to heal and recover from the brutality of war.

For Nathan, the ending of the war and the opportunity to return home was not the joyous occasion it was for so many others. He did not have a family waiting back home for him, nor was he eager to celebrate his return. Spain had stopped being his home a long time ago. Instead, he finds himself torn between following orders and returning to his family. It was not common for soldiers to have married Cuban women, but Nathan had found love and started a family. To go back to Spain now would be to abandon his wife and daughter. The conflict of emotions Nathan feels is clear throughout the novel. He is well aware of the consequences of deserting the army should he be caught but, above all, his family will always come first. For this reason, Nathan instantly proved himself a character worthy of my respect. His unwavering love and loyalty towards his wife and daughter show not only strength and resilience, but also deep-rooted devotion and dedication.

The setting of this novel brings to life the harsh environment of Cuba’s jungles, particularly during this period. Not only do the landscape and climate provide an insight into the challenges of surviving in such an unforgiving place, but Nathan is not alone in the jungle. The lack of water may force him onwards if he wishes to survive, and the intense heat slows him down, but it is the company he finds himself facing that poses the greatest threat. After all, food, water, and shade mean little when there is a gun pointed in your direction. Nathan’s journey through the jungle is admirable, for he is well aware of the dangers he will face before he begins his trek, yet his love for his family is strong enough for him to face those dangers head-on in order to reach them.

Nathan finds several sympathisers along the way, people who see past his faded Spanish army uniform and recognise the man beneath it. They see someone who is tired, hungry, and in desperate need of help, offering him shelter and food when he needs it most. Despite this kindness, Nathan never truly feels settled throughout his journey, for there are always people on his trail, boots following him, and guns waiting to take aim. The rebels are not as sympathetic as some of the local villagers when they come across a Spanish soldier. It matters not that he deserted the army, or that he is married to a Cuban woman, only that he is from Spain and is therefore the enemy. This level of mistrust follows Nathan throughout the novel, as he is a Spanish deserter attempting to blend into a country scarred by centuries of colonial rule and years of fighting for independence. This unease creates a fascinating moral dilemma because, although Nathan is an incredibly likeable character, it is difficult to blame the Cuban rebels he encounters. He may simply be trying to get home, but they are trying to protect the freedom they fought so hard to achieve. The novel sheds light on an area of history that is not often explored, offering an insightful glimpse into a period filled with uncertainty while telling a compelling story of a husband and father trying to return to his family.

Although not a particularly long novel, the story never feels rushed, nor are any aspects glossed over. Nathan’s journey is told in satisfying detail, with occasional glimpses into his past and the war he has spent so many years fighting. Throughout the novel, he tries to look forwards, and the tone of the story reflects this perfectly. Nathan is the ideal character to lead the reader through this journey, providing both an engaging perspective on the era and an emotional connection that keeps the pages turning.

A novel of survival and the ending of a war leading to a fight for freedom and safety, The Long Road Home by Nathan Fletcher gives readers a glimpse into the politics and realities of post-war Cuba in the late nineteenth century. Through Nathan, we experience the dangers of the Cuban jungles while witnessing the strength it takes to fight for love in a world where acceptance is far from guaranteed. There are moments of action that keep the reader immersed in the intensity of the story, alongside heartwarming scenes that evoke genuine emotion. This is a novel that inspires, informs, and entertains while remaining a relatively quick read that can easily be enjoyed in a single sitting.

Review by Ellie Yarde
The Coffee Pot Book Club

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Blog Tour: Renaissance Rivals by Karen Essex

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Renaissance Rivals

Sequel to Leonardo's Swans

by Karen Essex

Wednesdays, July 29th - August 19th, 2026

Publication Date: July 18th, 2026
Publisher: Kleopatra Books
Pages: 311
Genre: Historical Fiction

Renaissance Rivals, the long-awaited sequel to the global bestseller Leonardo’s Swans, brings to life the brutal rivalry between two of history’s most fascinating women: Isabella d’Este, Marchesa of Mantua, celebrated in her own lifetime as “The First Lady of the World,” and Lucrezia Borgia, Duchess of Ferrara, daughter of the infamous Pope Alexander VI and one of the most maligned women in history.

Before the doomed duchess of Maggie O'Farrel's The Marriage Portrait, there were women who built the courts, forged the alliances, and turned power into art. Renaissance Rivals invites readers to step back one generation into the glittering, dangerous world that shaped the Italy of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Niccolò Machiavelli.

Pitted against each other by the ruthless political landscape and by the men they loved, Isabella and Lucrezia must learn how to survive in a world where women are treated as prizes, pawns, and weapons. Their battle is intimate, brilliant, and borders on the fatal, a war fought with jewels, letters, seduction, betrayal, and the strategic intelligence of women who refuse to disappear.

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Karen Essex is the national and international bestselling author of Run, Darling, Kleopatra, Pharaoh, Leonardo's Swans, Stealing Athena, Dracula in Love, and Bettie Page: Life of a PinUp Legend.

All feature iconic women—powerful women that seduced the world and ruled it. Essex is also an active screenwriter and speaker, and an award-winning journalist.

She divides her time between Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Europe. Her novels are published in twenty-nine languages.

Leonardo’s Swans, the prequel to Renaissance Rivals, was a runaway bestseller in Italy and won the prestigious Premio Roma for Foreign Fiction.

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