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The Sister Behind the Berlin Wall

The Pilot's Wife

Cynthia Anderson

The Sister Behind the Berlin Wall

The Pilot's Wife

The Sister Behind the Berlin Wall

The Pilot's Wife

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There is something magical and mesmerizing about slipping into the world of a well-crafted novel. Here are three historical fiction novels I wish I could read for the first time to regain that experience. They all have deep, heart-tugging love storie

What a lovely surprise to see The Pilot’s Wife on the front cover of the February issue of Historical Novels Review! Thank you to @tracey.warr.9 and @rebekahsimmersauthor for inviting me to contribute to their wonderful feature on the benefits

January reads: I liked them all but if I had to choose a favorite it’s #skylark by #paulamclain. Love the dual timelines (1664 and 1939), the present tense narrative and the gorgeous imagery that brings these stories set in Paris to life. Have

Five weeks before the publication of my second historical novel, THE SISTER BEHIND THE BERLIN WALL, I’m looking back at the beginning of my writing journey and sending encouragement to anyone on a similar path! Keep trying and give yourself ple

MOOD BOARD: THE SISTER BEHIND THE BERLIN WALL. In 1942, French sisters Léa and Rose, struggling to survive under Nazi occupation, are sent by the Vichy regime to work in Germany. There, they face the horror and brutality inflicted on female fo

2026 is going to be such a great year for historical fiction! Here are three books that I’ve preordered (a great way to support authors). The Shock of the Light by @loriinglishall about the emotional impact of WW2 on twins Tessa and Theo; The W

On this cold January day, I walked to the lake with Delphi and we watched the swans diving for food. Then I made something warm to drink and read the first novel of 2026–The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok. Love the prologue, especially this line:

Background research for book 3, which I’m excited to start writing in January. This is one of the most fascinating, humorous and readable subject specific books I’ve come across. Every time I order wine in a restaurant I will think of the

Have you ever stood in the main hall at Gare de l’Est station in Paris and wondered about the large painting hanging over the arches? It was painted by an American and has been hanging there for nearly 100 years. You can learn why by clicking o

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely loved this psychological thriller about a female serial killer by @charduck. The writing is so clever, switching between two time periods, keeping the tension high and the reader guessing. What I really liked was how the twists

I’m thrilled to announce that THE SISTER BEHIND THE BERLIN WALL will be released in February and is now on NetGalley (link in my bio). I learned so much researching and writing about the women sent to Germany to work during WW2 and I can’

Here are some of my favorite reads in 2025. I think only two of them were published this year but nearly all were recommend either by friends or from lovely booksellers. So, if you’re looking for a fresh perspective on WW2, riveting love storie

This week I reached a little milestone on my publishing journey and I owe it all to readers! Thanks so much for supporting my work. Special thanks to @lovebookstours for getting my novel into the hands of bookstgrammers who love historical fiction. ?

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