Author: C.W. Gortner
“Unforgettable” (Pam Jenoff): In 19th-century Paris, Sarah Bernhardt transforms from a courtesan’s daughter to a celebrated actress. Unravel her striking career and turbulent personal life in this “luscious historical novel full of period detail” (New York Times bestselling author Melanie Benjamin).
This “well-detailed and truly moving” historical novel (Kirkus Reviews) offers a lush, sweeping portrait of the woman who would become Marlene Dietrich — including her dazzling career, turbulent relationships, and efforts during World War II. “A gloriously entertaining read… Utterly beguiling” (Beatriz Williams).
With enemies on all sides, pope’s daughter Lucrezia Borgia learns the art of survival amid the violence, passion, and intrigue of Renaissance Italy. “Assiduously researched and expertly crafted… Wholly engrossing” (New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki).
For readers of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir comes a dramatic novel of the beloved Empress Maria, the Danish princess who became the mother of the last Russian tsar. “This epic tale is captivating and beautifully told.”—Lisa Wingate, New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours Barely nineteen, Minnie knows that her station in life as a Danish princess is to leave her family and enter into a royal marriage—as her older sister Alix has done, moving to England to wed Queen Victoria’s eldest son. The winds of fortune bring Minnie to Russia, where she marries the Romanov…
“Deliciously satisfying” (Christina Baker Kline): Experience the rags-to-riches story of fashion designer Coco Chanel in this dazzling historical novel. “A fascinating study of one woman’s unstoppable ambition” (Booklist) with nearly 2,800 five-star Goodreads ratings.
Amid deadly plots and violent conflicts, devout Isabella rises to power with her love, Fernando, Prince of Aragon, to unite a nation and become a great queen. “A mesmerizing and unforgettable portrait of Isabella of Castile” (Michelle Moran).
With over 3,200 five-star Goodreads ratings: In the era of Columbus, Queen Juana fights tirelessly to preserve her crown and defend Spain from its foes. “Disturbing royal secrets and court manipulations wickedly twist this enthralling story, brilliantly told” (Publishers Weekly).