Madeline Martin lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her two daughters (AKA OldestMinion and YoungestMinion) along with their two cats: SketchyCat who stares at walls and eats fuzz and LapCat who has a shoe fetish and enjoys Kung Pow peanuts. All shenanigans are detailed regularly on Twitter. Madeline graduated from Flagler College with a degree in Business Administration and works for corporate America. Her hobbies include rock climbing, running, doing crazy races (like Mud Runs and Color Runs) and just about anything exciting she can do without getting nauseous. She's also a history fan (really more of a full on history dork) and loves to blog about random curiosities from her research. After living in Europe for over a decade, Madeline enjoys traveling overseas whenever she can. Her favorite place to visit thus far: Scotland.
The Hope Keeper (2026) Heather Webb "Glittering with history, mystery, glamour, and legend, The Hope Keeper follows a young jeweler drawn to the allure of the Hope Diamond and its rumored curse. Rich in historical detail and heart, this gripping story of family, courage, and secrets is an absolute must read."
The Sisters of Book Row (2026) Shelley Noble "The Sisters of Book Row is a timely novel that brings the book world of 1915 Manhattan to life with striking historical detail. At its core are the unforgettable Applebaum sisters, whose love of books, resilience, and quiet defiance stand against censorship and oppression. Shelley Noble has expertly blended rich historical detail with the enduring power of the written word for a beautiful story that will touch reader's hearts."
The Fourth Princess (2026) Janie Chang "Evocative, propulsive, and impossible to put down, The Fourth Princess is a beautifully written story, rich with flawless historical detail and lingering atmosphere."
The Star Society (2025) Gabriella Saab "A gripping dual-timeline of espionage, sisterhood, and life in the shadows left behind by war. THE STAR SOCIETY follows sisters Ada and Ingrid from their life in Holland with the Dutch Resistance to the dazzling glitz of Hollywood as they continue their fight for justice. Gabriella Saab writes unforgettable heroines who are as clever as they are brave."
The Good Daughters (2025) Brigitte Dale "The Good Daughters is a powerful novel inspired by the real women who risked everything to fight for women's voting rights. With vivid insight to the dangers, the persecution, the judgement, and terror these women faced, the story reflects just how steep the stakes could be. Dale's immense research and atmospheric writing shines in this must-read debut."
The Lost Baker of Vienna (2025) Sharon Kurtzman "The Lost Baker of Vienna is a beautifully written and moving dual timeline set in the aftermath of WWII. Sharon Kurtzman has penned a dazzling debut that brings the struggles of postwar life in Vienna to light, from the perils and prejudice Holocaust survivors faced to the dangers of the black market. Chana is a brave and strong character, inspired by Kurtzman's own family who survived the Holocaust and the treacherous days that followed. This is a powerful story that historical fiction readers will love!"
The Last Assignment (2025) Erika Robuck "The Last Assignment exquisitely captures the daring exploits and risks of real-life combat correspondent Georgette "Dickey" Chapelle in a way that is relatable, heartfelt, and impactful. Erika Robuck is a master of her craft in detailing the lives of real women who have left their mark on history and this book is no different. Brilliantly researched and written with incredible skill and heart, this story is a testament to the power of Dickey's determination to share the suffering of those in need with the world."
Kelly Rimmer "Kelly Rimmer always delivers a poignant story with real characters who lodge themselves in your heart."
The Mademoiselle Alliance (2025) Natasha Lester "The Mademoiselle Alliance details the extraordinary efforts of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, a woman of incredible strength and determination who commanded thousands in one of the most effective networks in the French Resistance. Natasha Lester brings Marie-Madeleine to life, as a resistance fighter, as a woman in a world where men underestimate her, and as a mother. Written with heart, passion, and impeccable historical research, The Mademoiselle Alliance is a powerful story readers will not be able to put down."
The Girls of the Glimmer Factory (2025) Jennifer Coburn "The Girls of the Glimmer Factory is an incredibly well-researched story of two former friends on different sides of Nazi oppression during WWII. A powerful piece of literature that highlights what prisoners of Theresienstadt endured and the insidious nature of Nazi propaganda. Jennifer Coburn has done it again with this gripping historical fiction that readers will love!"
The Sunflower House (2024) Adriana Allegri "The Sunflower House is an emotional and captivating read that peels away the secrets surrounding the Lebensborn program in Germany. Adriana Allegri has written a spectacular debut that will make a splash in the world of WWII historical fiction."
Murder in Highbury (2024) (Emma Knightley Mystery, book 1) Vanessa Kelly "From purported matchmaker to cunning detective, recently married Emma Knightly is on the hunt for a murderer. Clever and charming, Vanessa Kelly brings Austen's world in Highbury village to life with beloved characters, twisty hijinks, and a mystery that will keep you guessing. Murder in Highbury is an exciting and edgy take on a classic tale we all know and love and will delight murder mystery readers everywhere."
The Queen's Faithful Companion (2024) Eliza Knight "Heartwarming and endearing, The Queen's Faithful Companion highlights Queen Elizabeth's life in a way never explored before - through the relationship with her beloved corgi, Susan. Told in part through Susan's perspective, this story is funny, adorable, and charming even as it pulls at your heartstrings. Eliza Knight has a gift for bringing historical figures to life in a way that is real and relatable, and her talents absolutely shine with this delightful read."
What the Mountains Remember (2024) Joy Callaway "A stunning portrayal of the building of the Grove Park Inn that reveals not only its grandeur, but also the struggles of the laborers tasked with its construction, Joy Callaway brings the famed Vagabonds to life with immaculate research and rich details in this intriguing, elegantly written historical fiction that readers are going to love!"
The Lost Book of Bonn (2024) Brianna Labuskes "The Lost Book of Bonn sheds light on the the youth groups of Germany who fought back against Hitler and highlights the Aryan women who protested the arrest of their Jewish husbands. Equal parts riveting and heart wrenching, this is a story of fighting back, of doing what's right. Brianna Labuskes has done it again with another powerful book about books that historical fiction fans will adore."
A Traitor in Whitehall (2023) (Evelyne Redfern / Parisian Orphan, book 1) Julia Kelly "Julia Kelly masterfully weaves history into gripping intrigue in this riveting WWII murder mystery. Evelyne Redfern is exactly the kind of intrepid, plucky heroine I love to root for and the details of Churchill's cabinet war rooms were spot on and fascinating. A Traitor in Whitehall will keep you guessing as to who the killer might be as the pages fly by."
The Royal Windsor Secret (2023) Christine Wells "The Royal Windsor Secret is a thrilling historical fiction brimming with adventure, mystery, romance, and a willful, independent heroine you will root for, all wrapped up in a scintillating secret."
All You Have to Do Is Call (2023) Kerri Maher "Sheds light on the intrepid women who put everything on the line... Inspiring and timely, and an absolute must-read."
The Measure of Silence (2023) Elizabeth Langston "The Measure of Silence delves into the explosive results of a last wish that rips up deep family secrets. Elizabeth Langston powerfully illustrates the struggle of mental health issues in a world where they weren't understood and will leave you rooting for the heroine to succeed. This is a moving historical fiction with a past that will keep you riveted as all is revealed."
The Paris Deception (2023) Bryn Turnbull "Bryn Turnbull has such a gorgeous way of writing and her details of the art world, especially during WWII, were nothing short of a masterpiece in their own right. The Paris Deception is a story of incredible bravery as two women use clever tactics and incredible talent to save priceless art from being looted. Art enthusiasts and historical fiction readers alike will be drawn into this powerful story."
Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl (2023) Renée Rosen "Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl sweeps us into the fascinating world of New York's beauty industry and pulls back the veil on the Cinderella story of how Estee Lauder carved out a name for herself through perseverance and hard work. With Renee Rosen's impressive research and richly crafted characters, this beautifully written story will be one you won't be able to put down as you cheer these women on."
The London Seance Society (2023) Sarah Penner "The London Seance Society is an evocative and delicious read with a mystery that will have you turning pages late into the night. Sarah Penner has another bestseller on her hands with this exquisitely written gothic Victorian tale."
Her Lost Words (2023) Stephanie Marie Thornton "Stephanie Thornton delivers a stunning historical fiction with lyrical prose and vivid description that reveals the lives of Mary Shelley and her mother, Mary Wollstonecraft - both women of talent and intellect who seek equal rights in a world dominated by men. Set amid a cast of literary names we all recognize and love, Her Lost Words, is sure to be a reader favorite."
The Blackout Book Club (2022) Amy Lynn Green "The Blackout Book Club is a fabulous novel that will warm the hearts of readers everywhere. Amy Lynn Green gives us a poignant look at life on the home front during WWII and how comfort and camaraderie can be found in the shared love of books. This will be a wonderful book club read!"
That Summer in Berlin (2022) Lecia Cornwall "Adventure, romance, danger, and intrigue - That Summer in Berlin is the story of one woman's courageous use of her talents in photography to peel back the glamorous veneer of pre-war Germany and expose the atrocities of the Nazi regime. Set during the Olympics of 1936 in Berlin, Lecia Cornwall's research shows itself perfectly in this gripping tale."
The Winter Orphans (2022) Kristin Beck "A powerfully moving novel about Jewish children escaping from Nazi-occupied France and the brave women who faced insurmountable obstacles to see them to safety. Kristen Beck has crafted an exquisite read that made me laugh one moment, then cry then next with characters so endearing, they left an indelible mark on me. Readers everywhere will love this book!"
The Soviet Sisters (2022) Anika Scott "The Soviet Sisters takes you on a journey of twisting espionage, unexpected betrayal, and the internal war between sisterhood and patriotism. Anika Scott has a gift for weaving incredibly researched historical detail into an emotionally powerful story that left me with tears in my eyes. Historical fiction fans will love this book!"
