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Stephanie Marie Thornton
Stephanie Marie Thornton is a high school history teacher and lives in Alaska with her husband and daughter.
Genres:
Historical
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Finding Margaret Fuller (2024)Allison Pataki"Finding Margaret Fuller is a gem of a read, a bold portrait of a trailblazing woman who defied conventions to live life on her own terms, supported by a cast of so many literary legends that will keep readers turning the pages to find out who shows up next."The Royal Windsor Secret (2023)Christine Wells"From the exotic hotels of pre-war Cairo to the glittering jewelry ateliers of Paris, Christine Wells has written a richly layered tale of intrigue in The Royal Windsor Secret. Fans of The Crown will delight in the familiar faces of Wallis Simpson and the Duke of Windsor even as they revel in this story of dreams and ambitions, love and war." Medusa's Sisters (2023)Lauren J A Bear"With stunningly beautiful prose, Lauren J.A. Bear has deftly tugged on myths of old to weave a fresh and feminist modern legend from the dusty references of Medusa's once-forgotten sisters. Perfect for fans of Circe, this is easily one of the best books I've read this year. Prepare to be enthralled!" The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (2023)(Ill-Mannered Ladies, book 1)Alison Goodman"A vibrant tale of two plucky women of a certain age who craved more from life than merely attending tea parties and balls, The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies is a truly delightful romp through the Regency period. Alison Goodman has crafted a feminist adventure story that will have you cheering on the unconventional Colebrook sisters in all their exploits." Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl (2023)Renée Rosen"A dazzling story of the beauty of female friendship and the dogged persistence of a cosmetics legend who knew that she--and the women around her--were meant for more... Estee Lauder was a force to be reckoned with and her ambition and drive leap off the page in Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl!" Strangers in the Night (2023)Heather Webb"Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra's wildly rocky relationship in Strangers in the Night exposes the cinematic glitz of Hollywood's golden age alongside Tinseltown's darker underbelly. Readers craving a story that's glamorous and deliciously dishy won't be able to turn these pages fast enough!" An Indiscrete Princess (2022)Georgie Blalock"Meticulously researched and vividly written, Georgie Blalock paints a detailed portrait of Princess Louise and her refusal to bow to society's - or her mother's - expectations, from Louise's unusual admittance into the National Art Training School to her sweeping romance with a renowned sculptor. Fans of The Crown's Princess Margaret will adore this look at Princess Louise, the unconventional daughter of Queen Victoria, as she bends all the rules to live a life on her own terms." The Mayfair Bookshop (2022)Eliza Knight"The force of nature that was Nancy Mitford dazzles in The Mayfair Bookshop, first as one of society's 'bright young things' between the World Wars and then as a wildly successful writer. Both Nancy's razor-sharp wit and hidden heartaches make for riveting reading!" Courage, My Love (2021)Kristin Beck"A profound anthem to the tremendous courage that transformed two ordinary Italian women into extraordinary heroes during the harrowing days of Mussolini and Hitler. A powerful story, powerfully told!" Lana's War (2021)Anita Abriel"A story of one woman's courage and resilience in a time of great darkness, Lana's War glitters as brightly as a Riviera gem. Perfect for fans of wartime historical fiction!" A Rogue of One's Own (2020)(League of Extraordinary Women, book 2)Evie Dunmore"With a whip-smart suffragist heroine and a charming scoundrel of a leading man, this fresh take on historical romance is definitely one of my favorite reads of the year!" The Library of Legends (2020)Janie Chang"Atmospheric and beautifully told, Janie Chang has woven a tale that tugs on the threads of China's history and legend alike. Readers will find themselves immersed in this story of love amidst war, hope amidst sacrifice." Visitors also looked at these authors
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