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Red Anemones
by Paula Dáil
January 19th - 23rd, 2026
Publication Date: October 17th, 2025
Publisher: Historium Press
Pages: 449
Genre: Historical Fiction
Moving among generations of a German-Jewish-American family, Red Anemones is a poignant exploration of the intricate bonds, untold secrets, and unspoken legacies our ancestors bestow upon us.
This compelling historical novel, inspired by a true story, describes Natalie Barlow’s journey of self-discovery that begins when her mother’s sudden death opens a Pandora’s box of unrevealed family secrets dating back to pre-WW II Germany.
As Natalie navigates the complexities of her newly discovered Jewish identity, she comes face to face with the early 20th century German-Jewish immigrant experience and the prevailing American antisemitism that greets them. Through her mother’s and grandmother’s diaries and letters, Natalie discovers the personal cost this ugly reality extracted from her own family, ultimately forcing her to confront the question of whether to accept her true identity as a heritage Jew or follow in her mother’s footsteps and chose a life of denial.
Like Israel’s red anemones carpeting the western Negev and Dvira Forest of the Judean foothills year after year, Natalie is determined to find the courage, resiliency and passion to embrace the changes that bring new beginnings in an uncertain world where antisemitism remains alive as an ongoing reality for Jews everywhere.
Praise for Red Anemones:
“"Red Anemones" by Paula Dáil weaves a powerful narrative inspired by a gripping true story, infusing the text with authenticity and emotional resonance. This book is an absolute must-read for fans of the genre, as it expertly blends enthralling storytelling with fully realised characters and a rich plot.”
~ Yarde Book Promotion, Editorial 5* Review“Poignant, disturbing, and historically and dramatically riveting.”
~ Kirkus Reviews
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A native Californian, Paula Dáil is an emerita research professor of social welfare and public policy and award-winning author. Widely published in the social sciences, she has also been recognized for her non-fiction and fiction writing, both under her own name and her pen name, Avery Michael.
She is the recipient of first or second place Readers Favorite, Reader’s Choice, Independent Publisher, Bookfest and Literary Titan awards, a Booklist Starred Review and several other five-star reviews, including Goodreads, The Book Commentary, and Independent Book Review. Two of her books received the Non-fiction Book of the Year Award from the Council for Wisconsin Writers.
She holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and lives with her husband and dog in the Great Lakes Region of the Upper Midwest.
Red Anemones is her tenth book.
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