Historical Happy Hour

The Lotus Shoes by Jane Yang Mar 04, 2025

Debut author Jane Yang joins us to talk about her exciting new novel, The Lotus Shoes. This novel is based in China in the 1800s and follows the lives of two young girls. It begins when family tragedy causes Little Flower to be sold into slavery to Linjing’s wealthy family. From childish jealousy they two girls grow into womanhood and have to decide if they’re going to be arch rivals or friends in order to secure a future for them both.

The Librarians of Lisbon by Suzanne Nelson Feb 17, 2025

Suzanne Nelson, renown author and foodie joins us to talk about her latest novel, The Librarians of Lisbon. The Librarians of Lisbon is a riveting tale of love, espionage, and friendship set in the glittering yet perilous backdrop of Lisbon during WWII. Best friends Selene and Bea, recruited as Allied spies under the guise of librarians, navigate treacherous webs of deception, danger, and forbidden romance. Inspired by real historical figures, Suzanne Nelson’s meticulously researched novel is a breathtaking journey of sacrifice, courage, and the unyielding power of friendship.

Hold Strong by Robert Dugoni, Jeff Langholz, and Chris Crabtree Feb 11, 2025

In our latest episode, we are talking with Robert Dugoni, Jeff Langholz, and Chris Crabtree about their new gripping novel, Hold Strong. Hold Strong is a tale of love, sacrifice, and survival during World War II. Sam Carlson endures unimaginable hardship as a POW aboard the ill-fated Arisan Maru, while Sarah Haber uses her brilliance as a codebreaker to protect her country—unaware their lives will collide in a devastating way. Based on a remarkable true story, this novel is a powerful exploration of faith, courage, and resilience in the face of impossible odds.

Homeseeking by Karissa Chen Feb 03, 2025

Karissa Chen is our guest! Join us to discuss her new novel, Homeseeking. Homeseeking is an epic and intimate tale of one couple across sixty years as world events pull them together and apart, illuminating the Chinese diaspora and exploring what it means to find home far from your homeland.

The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis Jan 06, 2025

New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis is our guest! Join us to discuss her new novel, The Stolen Queen. She delights readers with a story centered on the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its famed Met Gala, while for the first time, exploring a territory beyond New York City—Egypt’s Valley of the Kings.

The Women of Arlington Hall (Preview) by Jane Healey Dec 29, 2024

For our last Historical Happy Hour of 2024 Jane takes any and all questions you have about any of her books, the writing life, my pets - anything! We discuss authors our readers like to see in the coming year. Jane also shares a little sneak peek about her upcoming Cold War era novel, The Women of Arlington Hall, coming July 2025 and available for pre-order now.

The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali Dec 17, 2024

Marjan Kamali joins Jane Healey to talk about her latest novel, The Lion Women of Tehran. From the nationally bestselling author of the “powerful, heartbreaking” (Shelf Awareness) The Stationery Shop, a heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran.

Mademoiselle Eiffel by Aimie Runyan Dec 09, 2024

International bestselling author Aimie Runyan is our guest! Join us to discuss her new novel, Mademoiselle Eiffel. Claire Eiffel, the brilliant daughter of architect Gustave Eiffel, becomes her father’s confidante and indispensable assistant, supporting his ambitions until she’s pushed aside by a young protégé, Adolphe Salles, who later becomes her husband. As the Eiffel Tower rises, Claire’s devotion is tested by scandal and her father’s imprisonment, forcing her to fight for both her family’s freedom and their legacy.

The Fabled Earth by Kimberly Brock Dec 04, 2024

Kimberly Brock joins Jane Healey to talk about her latest novel, The Fabled Earth. Southern mythology and personal reckoning collide in this sweeping story inspired by the little-known history of Cumberland Island when a once-in-a-century storm threatens the natural landscape. Faced with a changing world, two timelines and the perspectives of three women intersect where a folktale meets the truth to reveal what Cumberland Island has hidden all along.

Katharine, the Wright Sister by Tracey Enerson Wood Nov 17, 2024

Tracey Enerson Wood is Jane Healey's guest! Join us to discuss her new novel, Katharine, the Wright Sister. It's a vibrant historical novel about the unsung hero behind the groundbreaking aeronautical achievement of Wilbur and Orville Wright: their sister. Perfect for fans of Marie Benedict and Fiona Davis it reveals the story of one of the most consequential women to ever live and the incredible, courageous choices she made so that others might fly.

The Long March Home by Tosca Lee Nov 03, 2024

Tosca Lee joins Jane Healey to discuss her latest novel. Inspired by true stories, The Long March Home is a gripping coming-of-age tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting hope. International Book Award Winner in Historical Fiction.

The Trade Off by Samantha Woodruff Oct 27, 2024

Samantha Woodruff is our guest to talk about her latest novel, The Trade Off. It's the tale of a young Jewish woman with a gift for math and numbers who wants to become a broker on Wall Street. But, because she is Jewish and female she can't. She finds a way as the woman behind the man for her twin brother, but when she sees the Great Crash coming, will anyone listen?

When We Chased the Light by Emily Bleeker Oct 20, 2024

Emily Bleeker is Jane Healey's guest to talk about her latest novel When We Chased the Light. A Hollywood legend. A legacy of secrets. An epic and emotional novel about forgiveness, fame, family, and truly unconditional love by the bestselling author of When We Were Enemies.

The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Loigman Oct 11, 2024

Lynda Cohen Loigman, the bestselling author of The Two-Family House and The Wartime Sisters is Jane Healey's guest again on the podcast to talk about her latest novel, The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern. This novel follows Augusta, a retired pharmacist, as she reconnects with her first love and reflects on her past, including her childhood experiences with her aunt, a woman with a deep knowledge of herbal remedies and a seemingly magical touch.

Echos of Us by Joy Jordan-Lake Oct 05, 2024

Joy Jordan-Lake, bestselling author of Under a Gilded Moon, joins the podcast to talk about her latest novel, Echos of Us. Echoes of Us weaves together the past and present as descendants of three unlikely World War II allies—an American farm boy, a Jewish student, and a German POW—clash over the future of their shared company. Hired to organize a family reunion, sisters Hadley and Kitzie uncover deep secrets and old wounds, revealing the story of a courageous woman who binds their histories together.

In the Garden of Monsters by Crystal King Sep 19, 2024

Crystal King, bestselling author of The Chef's Secret and Feast of Sorrow, is our latest guest on Historical Happy Hour to discuss her latest novel, In the Garden of Monsters. A woman with no past... In post-war Italy, a beautiful model with no memory of her past is drawn into a mysterious world when she becomes the muse of Salvador Dalí at the eerie Sacro Bosco, the Garden of Monsters. As she poses as Persephone, she grapples with unsettling connections to the enigmatic garden and its dark host, Ignazio, who may hold the key to her forgotten identity.

When the World Fell Silent by Donna Jones Alward Sep 13, 2024

Donna Jones Alward is Jane Healey's guest to talk about her new novel, When the World Feel Silent. A story of loss, hope and redemption against impossible odds… 1917. When tragedy strikes in Halifax Harbour, nothing for nurse Nora Crowell or war widow Charlotte Campbell will ever be the same again. Their paths will cross in the most unexpected way, trailing both heartbreak and joy its wake…

The Thirteenth Husband by Greer Macallister Sep 12, 2024

Greer Macallister is Jane Healey's guest! Join us to discuss her new novel, The Thirteenth Husband. It's the story of scandalous heiress Aimee Crocker, who lit up the Gilded Age tabloids with her devil-may-care attitude and worldwide adventures.

Sara Goodman Confino and Jennifer S. Brown Aug 31, 2024

Sara Goodman Confino and Jennifer S. Brown are our guests to discuss their upcoming novels! Behind Every Good Man - A wronged wife goes toe to toe with her cheating husband at the polls in this hilarious and heart-lifting novel by the bestselling author of Don’t Forget to Write. The Whisper Sister - In 1920s NYC, Minnie Soffer’s father opens a soda shop; the American dream is within reach. However, the soda shop isn’t what it seems; it’s a front for a speakeasy. When tragedy strikes, Minnie inherits the bar. She’ll face gangsters, cops… and the threat of losing her family and freedom.

Husbands and Lovers by Beatriz Williams Aug 17, 2024

New York Times bestselling author Beatriz Williams is Jane Healey's guest on Historical Happy Hour to discuss her new novel, Husbands & Lovers. Husbands & Lovers blends a contemporary love story with a fascinating, mysterious past.
When single-mom Mallory Dunne receives the phone call no parent ever wants to receive – her son Sam is in kidney failure after ingesting a poisonous mushroom at camp – she must face the two biggest secrets of her life in order to save him: Monk Adams, Sam’s biological father, a charismatic, famous singer/songwriter she has not spoken to or seen since the summer Sam was conceived, and Mallory’s adoptive mother’s mysterious family history. Her genealogical search crosses decades and continents, transporting her to a world of espionage and political intrigue in 1950s Egypt.

The Wartime Book Club by Kate Thompson Jul 28, 2024

In this bonus crossover episode of Historical Happy Hour, bestselling British novelist Kate Thompson, bestselling author and host of the popular From the Library with Love podcast, and Jane Healey interview each other. They discuss their mutual passion for historical fiction, focusing on their recent World War II novels. Kate Thompson talks about her book The Wartime Book Club and shares the fascinating history and story behind it, while Jane Healey delves into her novel, Goodnight from Paris, highlighting the true story of WWII Resistance fighter and Hollywood actress Drue Leyton. Jane and Kate explore their writing processes, the balance between fact and fiction, and their research techniques.

The Last Twelve Miles by Erika Robuck Jul 15, 2024

New York Times bestselling author Erika Robuck is Jane Healey's guest! Join us to discuss her new novel, The Last Twelve Miles. It's based on the true story of two brilliant women on two sides of the law: Coast Guard Cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith Friedman and South Florida Rumrunner Marie Waite. Fans of Robuck's women in intelligence novels and her Key West set HEMINGWAY'S GIRL will enjoy this catch-me-if-you-can-style fusion.

All the Summers In Between by Brooke Lea Foster Jul 14, 2024

Bestselling author Brooke Lea Foster joins Jane Healey on the podcast to talk about her latest novel, All the Summers In Between. Set in the dual timelines of 1967 and 1977, All the Summers In Between is at once a mesmerizing portrait of a complex friendship, a delicious glimpse into a bygone Hamptons.

The Last Twelve Miles by Erika Robuck Jul 08, 2024

New York Times bestselling author Erika Robuck is Jane Healey's guest! Join us to discuss her new novel, The Last Twelve Miles. It's based on the true story of two brilliant women on two sides of the law: Coast Guard Cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith Friedman and South Florida Rumrunner Marie Waite. Fans of Robuck's women in intelligence novels and her Key West set HEMINGWAY'S GIRL will enjoy this catch-me-if-you-can-style fusion.

The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson Jul 04, 2024

Helen Simonson discusses her new novel, The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club. A timeless comedy of manners—refreshing as a summer breeze and bracing as the British seaside—about a generation of young women facing the seismic changes brought on by war and dreaming of the boundless possibilities of their future, from the bestselling author of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand.

The Goddess of Warsaw by Lisa Barr Jun 09, 2024

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Barr is Jane Healey's guest! Join us to discuss her new novel, The Goddess of Warsaw, a riveting historical saga spanning six decades taking readers from Warsaw to Hollywood, following a legendary screen actress with a dark secret about her life in the Warsaw Ghetto. It’s an enthralling tale full of deception, lust, revenge, betrayal, and sacrifice.

The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry May 07, 2024

New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry joins Jane Healey on the podcast to discuss her new novel, The Secret Book of Flora Lea. When a London woman discovers a rare book with connections to her past, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood in the English countryside during WWII are revealed. As she embarks on a feverish quest, revisiting long-dormant relationships and bravely opening past wounds, her career and future hang in the balance.

The Golden Doves by Martha Hall Kelly Apr 28, 2024

Jane Healey welcomes bestselling author Martha Hall Kelly to talk her latest novel, The Golden Doves. Two female spies, bound together by their past, risk everything to hunt down an infamous Nazi doctor in the aftermath of World War II—an extraordinary novel inspired by true events from the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls.

The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan Apr 11, 2024

Jane Healey welcomes acclaimed author Jennifer Ryan to discuss her latest novel, The Underground Library. When the Blitz imperils the heart of a London neighborhood, three young women must use their fighting spirit to save the community’s beloved library in this heartwarming novel based on true events.

The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang Apr 02, 2024

Bestselling authors Janie Chang and Kate Quinn join Jane Healey to discuss their new novel, The Phoenix Crown, a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about the intertwined lives of two wronged women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles.

The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza Mar 28, 2024

Jane Healey welcomes bestselling author, podcast creator and award-winning journalist, Jo Piazza to discuss her latest book. The Sicilian Inheritance is a multigenerational mystery and adventure about a woman who returns to Sicily to claim her family's land and is threatened by the same forces that murdered her greta grandmother a hundred years earlier. It is an adventure filled with food, wine, gorgeous landscapes and just the right amount of kicking the patriarchy's ass.

Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki Mar 05, 2024

Jane Healey welcomes New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post, Allison Pataki, is our guest! Join us to discuss her new novel, Finding Margaret Fuller. This is an epic reimagining of the life of Margaret Fuller—America’s forgotten leading lady and the central figure of a movement that defined a nation.

The Women by Kristin Hannah Feb 22, 2024

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah joins Jane Healey to talk about her new novel, The Women.

From master storyteller Kristin Hannah, bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds, comes the story of a turbulent, transformative era in America: the 1960s. The Women is that rarest of novels—at once an intimate portrait of a woman coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided by war and broken by politics, of a generation both fueled by dreams and lost on the battlefield.

The Mayor of Maxwell Street by Avery Cunningham Jan 23, 2024

Debut author Avery Cunningham joins Jane Healey to talk about her new book, The Mayor of Maxwell Street. This tells the story of an ambitious Black debutante and aspiring journalist enlists the help of a low-level speakeasy manager to identify the head of an underground crime syndicate in the dangerous world of Prohibition-era Chicago.

Goodnight from Paris by Jane Healey Jan 18, 2024

Jane Healey, bestselling author and host of Historical Happy Hour discusses her latest novel, Goodnight from Paris.

A Beautiful Rival by Gill Paul Dec 06, 2023

Bestselling author Gill Paul joins Jane Healey to talk about her new book, A Beautiful Rival. This stunning new novel reveals the unknown history of cosmetic titans Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein and their infamous rivalry that spanned not only decades, but also broken marriages, personal tragedies, and a world that was changing dramatically for women—perfect for fans of Fiona Davis, Marie Benedict, and Beatriz Williams.

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Nov 29, 2023

Bestselling author Ariel Lawhon joins Jane Healey to talk about her new book, The Frozen River. From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name Hélène comes a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.

A Bakery in Paris by Aimie K. Runyan Oct 12, 2023

Bestselling author Aimie K. Runyan, joins Jane Healey to discuss her latest novel, A Bakery in Paris.

From the author of The School for German Brides, this captivating historical novel set in nineteenth-century and post–World War II Paris follows two fierce women of the same family, generations apart, who find that their futures lie in the four walls of a simple bakery in a tiny corner of Montmartre.

Aimie K. Runyan is a multipublished and bestselling author of historical fiction. She has been nominated for a Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer of the Year award and two Colorado Book Awards. She lives in Colorado with her wonderful husband and two (usually) adorable children.

The Spectacular by Fiona Davis Oct 11, 2023

Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of seven historical fiction, joins Jane Healey to discuss her new book, The Spectacular. This is a thrilling story about love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of dreams, set amidst the glamour and glitz of Radio City Music Hall in its mid-century heyday.
FIONA DAVIS is the New York Times bestselling author of seven historical fiction novels set in iconic New York City buildings, including THE SPECTACULAR, THE MAGNOLIA PALACE, THE ADDRESS, and THE LIONS OF FIFTH AVENUE, which was a Good Morning America book club pick. Her novels have been chosen as “One Book, One Community” reads and her articles have appeared in publications like The Wall Street Journal and the Oprah magazine. She first came to New York as an actress, but fell in love with writing after getting a master's degree at Columbia Journalism School. Her books have been translated into over twenty languages and she's based in New York City.

California Golden by Melanie Benjamin Sep 25, 2023

Melanie Benjamin, New York Times bestselling author, joins Jane Healey to discuss her latest novel California Golden, tells the story of two sisters navigating the thrilling, euphoric early days of California surf culture in a dazzling saga of ambition, sacrifice, and the tangled ties between mothers and daughters.

Entertainment Weekly calls California Golden “A shimmering rendering . . . pairs the surf culture of the Beach Boys with the sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll of Daisy Jones & The Six.”

Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin Jul 29, 2023

New York Times and International Bestselling author Madeline Martin joins Jane Healey to talk about her latest novel The Keeper of Hidden Books. It's a heartwarming story about the power of books to bring people together based on the real life heroic efforts of Warsaw's librarians during WWII. It is a BookBub pick for best historical fiction of summer 2023.

Night Angels by Weina Dai Randel Jul 02, 2023

Weina Dai Randel joins Jane Healey to talk about her novel, Night Angels. From the author of The Last Rose of Shanghai comes a profoundly moving novel about a diplomatic couple who risked their lives to help Viennese Jews escape the Nazis, based on the true story of Dr. Ho Fengshan, Righteous Among the Nations.

Daughters of Nantucket by Julie Gerstenblatt Jun 12, 2023

Julie Gerstenblatt joins Jane Healey to talk about her much buzzed about debut novel Daughters of Nantucket: "Set against Nantucket’s Great Fire of 1846, this sweeping, emotional novel brings together three courageous women battling to save everything they hold dear.” Please join us!

Julie Gerstenblatt holds a doctorate in education in Curriculum and Instruction from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her essays have appeared in The Huffington Post, Grown&Flown, and Cognoscenti, among others. When not writing, Julie is a college essay coach, as well as a producer and on-air host for A Mighty Blaze. A native New Yorker, Julie now lives in coastal Rhode Island with her family and one very smart shichon poo. Daughters of Nantucket is her first novel.

The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi May 08, 2023

New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi joins Jane Healey to talk about her new novel, The Perfumist of Paris.
Paris, 1974. Radha is now living in Paris with her husband, Pierre, and their two daughters. She still grieves for the baby boy she gave up years ago, when she was only a child herself, but she loves being a mother to her daughters, and she’s finally found her passion—the treasure trove of scents.
She has an exciting and challenging position working for a master perfumer, helping to design completely new fragrances for clients and building her career one scent at a time. She only wishes Pierre could understand her need to work. She feels his frustration, but she can’t give up this thing that drives her.
Tasked with her first major project, Radha travels to India, where she enlists the help of her sister, Lakshmi, and the courtesans of Agra—women who use the power of fragrance to seduce, tease and entice. She’s on the cusp of a breakthrough when she finds out the son she never told her husband about is heading to Paris to find her—upending her carefully managed world and threatening to destroy a vulnerable marriage.

The Ways We Hide by Kristina McMorris Feb 25, 2023

New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris joins Jane Healey to discuss her new novel, The Ways We Hide, a sweeping World War II tale of an illusionist whose recruitment by British intelligence sets her on a perilous, heartrending path.

The Witch of Tin Mountain by Paulette Kennedy Jan 26, 2023

Paulette Kennedy joins Jane Healey to discuss her new novel, The Witch of Tin Mountain, a witchy southern gothic set in rural Northern Arkansas during the Great Depression from Lake Union Publishing.

The Matchmaker’s Gift by Lynda Loigman Dec 01, 2022

Jane Healey welcomes Lynda Cohen Loigman, the bestselling author of The Two-Family House and The Wartime Sisters, to talk about her new novel, The Matchmaker's Gift. It's a heartwarming story of two extraordinary women from two different eras who defy expectations to utilize their unique gift of seeing soulmates in the most unexpected places.

Where the Sky Begins by Rhys Bowen Oct 30, 2022

Bestselling author Rhys Bowen is Jane Healey's latest guest to discuss her new novel, Where the Sky Begins. A woman’s future is determined by fate and choice in a gripping WWII novel about danger, triumph, and second chances by the New York Times bestselling author of The Venice Sketchbook and The Tuscan Child.

London, 1940. Bombs fall and Josie Banks’s world crumbles around her. Her overbearing husband, Stan, is unreachable, called to service. Her home, a ruin of rubble and ash. Josie’s beloved tearoom boss has been killed, and Josie herself is injured, with nothing left and nowhere to go.

Evacuated to the English countryside, Josie ends up at the estate of the aristocratic Miss Harcourt, a reluctant host to the survivors of the Blitz. Awed as she is by the magnificent landscape, Josie sees opportunity. Josie convinces Miss Harcourt to let her open a humble tea shop, seeing it as a chance for everyone to begin again. When Josie meets Mike Johnson, a handsome Canadian pilot stationed at a neighboring bomber base, a growing intimacy brings her an inner peace she’s never felt before. Then Stan returns from the war.

Now a threat looms larger than anyone imagined. And a dangerous secret is about to upend Josie’s life again. Her newfound courage will be put to the test if she is to emerge, like a survivor, triumphant.

Unnatural Creatures by Kris Waldherr Oct 21, 2022

This book pick for Historical Happy Hour is perfect for Halloween! Please join Jane Healey and the fabulous author Kris Waldherr as we celebrate the launch of her latest novel Unnatural Creatures: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women.

Some tales aren't what you think. For the first time, the untold story of the three women closest to Victor Frankenstein is revealed in a dark and sweeping reimagining of Frankenstein by the author of The Lost History of Dreams and Doomed Queens.

Kris Waldherr’s books for adults and children include The Lost History of Dreams, Bad Princess, Doomed Queens, and The Book of Goddesses. The Lost History of Dreams received a Kirkus starred review and was called "an unexpected delight" by Booklist. The New Yorker praised Doomed Queens as “utterly satisfying” and “deliciously perverse.” The Book of Goddesses was a One Spirit/Book-of-the-Month Club’s Top Ten Most Popular Book. Her picture book Persephone and the Pomegranate was lauded by the New York Times Book Review for its “quality of myth and magic.” Her fiction has won fellowships from the Virginia Center of the Creative Arts, and a works-in-progress reading grant from Poets & Writers. Upcoming books include Unnatural Creatures: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women.
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The Thread Collectors by Alyson Richman and Shaunna Edwards Sep 15, 2022

Jane Healey discusses The Thread Collectors by Alyson Richman and Shaunna Edwards. 1863: In a small Creole cottage in New Orleans, an ingenious young Black woman named Stella embroiders intricate maps on repurposed cloth to help enslaved men flee and join the Union Army. Bound to a man who would kill her if he knew of her clandestine activities, Stella has to hide not only her efforts but her love for William, a Black soldier and a brilliant musician.

Meanwhile, in New York City, a Jewish woman stitches a quilt for her husband, who is stationed in Louisiana with the Union Army. Between abolitionist meetings, Lily rolls bandages and crafts quilts with her sewing circle for other soldiers, too, hoping for their safe return home. But when months go by without word from her husband, Lily resolves to make the perilous journey South to search for him.

As these two women risk everything for love and freedom during the brutal Civil War, their paths converge in New Orleans, where an unexpected encounter leads them to discover that even the most delicate threads have the capacity to save us. Loosely inspired by the authors' family histories, this stunning novel will stay with readers for a long time.

Power Panel - Piper Huguley, Libbie Grant and Aimie K. Runyan Jun 15, 2022

Three Fabulous Authors: Piper Huguley, Libbie Grant and Aimie K. Runyan. Jane Healey welcomes them together to celebrate the launch of Piper Huguley’s novel, By Her Own Design. It's the incredible untold story of how Ann Lowe, a Black woman and granddaughter of slaves, rose above personal struggles and racial prejudice to design and create one of America's most famous wedding dresses of all time for Jackie Kennedy. NYT Bestselling author Kate Quinn says Huguley has crafted a “heroine for the ages."

The Next Ship Home by Heather Webb Jun 02, 2022

Heather Webb is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of historical fiction. In 2015, Rodin’s Lover was a Goodread’s Top Pick, and in 2018, Last Christmas in Paris won the Women’s Fiction Writers Association STAR Award. In 2019, Meet Me in Monaco was selected as a finalist for the 2020 Goldsboro RNA award in the UK, as well as the Digital Book World’s Fiction prize. To date, Heather’s books have been translated to fifteen languages. Up and coming, her next solo novel, The Next Ship Home, is inspired by true events and reveals the dark secrets of Ellis Island as two unlikely friends challenge a corrupt system, altering their fate and the lives of the immigrants that come after them, out in Feb 2022. Check her website for more details on release dates and book club visits.

Angels of the Pacific by Elise Hooper Apr 27, 2022

Jane Healey welcomes the fabulous Elise Hooper to discuss her latest novel Angels of the Pacific. Inspired by the extraordinary true stories of World War II’s American Army nurses famously known as the Angels of Bataan and the unsung contributions of Filipinas of the resistance, this novel transports us to a remarkable era of hope, bravery, perseverance, and ultimately—victory.

Antoinette’s Sister by Diana Giovinazzo Apr 25, 2022

Diana Giovinazzo is the latest guest of Jane Healey to discuss her latest novel, Antoinette’s Sister. As Marie Antoinette took her last breath as Queen of France in Paris, another formidable monarch—Antoinette’s dearly beloved sister, Charlotte—was hundreds of miles away, in Naples, fighting desperately to secure her release from the revolutionaries who would take her life. Little did Charlotte know, however, that her sister’s execution would change the course of history—and bring about the end of her own empire.

Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor Apr 01, 2022

Jane Healey welcomes Jillian Cantor to the podcast to discuss Beautiful Little Fools. Their stories unfold in the years leading up to that fateful summer of 1922, when all three of their lives are on the brink of unraveling. Each woman is pulled deeper into Jay Gatsby’s romantic obsession, with devastating consequences for all of them.

Jillian Cantor revisits the glittering Jazz Age world of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, retelling this timeless American classic from the women’s perspective. Beautiful Little Fools is a quintessential tale of money and power, marriage and friendship, love and desire, and ultimately the murder of a man tormented by the past and driven by a destructive longing that can never be fulfilled.

The Last Season by Jenny Judson and Danielle Mahfood Dec 19, 2021

The Last Season is a collaboration between Jenny Judson and Danielle Mahfood, who met in high school and shared a mutual love of historical fiction and romance novels. Instead of passing notes in class, Jenny and Danielle would write short excerpts from imaginary novels that featured themselves and their classmates as characters caught up in tales of romance and adventure. Many years later, after cheering for opposite teams at Harvard-Yale games, they came together in New York City to begin writing The Last Season, inspired both by the Victorian period and the financial crisis of 2008.

Defending Britta Stein by Ron Balson Dec 19, 2021

Ron Balson joins the podpodcast hosted by Jane Healey. We will be discussing his novel, Defending Britta Stein, a fascinating story of bravery, betrayal and redemption.

The Show Girl by Nicola Harrison Dec 19, 2021

Nicola Harrison joins Jane Healey to discuss her novel, The Show Girl. The novel gives a glimpse of the glamorous world of the Ziegfeld Follies through the eyes of a young midwestern woman who comes to New York City to find her destiny as a Ziegfeld Follies star.
Nicola Harrison is the author of two historical fiction novels, Montauk and The Show Girl (August 10, 2021). Born and raised in England, she moved with her family to Southern California when she was 14. She is a graduate of UCLA and received her MFA from Stony Brook. Prior to writing novels, she worked as a fashion journalist in New York City and now lives in Manhattan Beach, California with her husband, two sons and a high-maintenance chihuahua named Lola.

The Last Green Valley by Mark Sullivan Aug 14, 2021

Bestselling author Mark Sullivan joins Jane Healey to discuss his novel, The Last Green Valley, the epic WWII story of one family’s decision to escape tyranny and run to freedom.

Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland Jul 22, 2021

Elyssa Friedland joins Jane Healey to discuss her novel, Last Summer at the Golden Hotel. We’ll go back in time to discuss the hotter-than hot vacation destination in the 50s, why it was known as the Borscht Belt, and its depiction in Dirty Dancing.

Lady Sunshine by Amy Mason Doan Jun 20, 2021

Jane Healey welcomes Amy Mason Doan to Historical Happy Hour to discuss her new novel, Lady Sunshine.

The Secrets We Left Behind by Soraya Lane Jun 03, 2021

New York Times bestselling author Soraya Lane join Jane Healey to discuss her novel, The Secrets We Left Behind.

The Woman with the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff Apr 15, 2021

New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff joins Jane Healey to discuss her novel, The Woman with the Blue Star.

Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig Mar 20, 2021

New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig joins Jane Healey to discuss her novel, Band of Sisters.

The Last Tiara by MJ Rose Feb 21, 2021

Jane Healey welcomes MJ Rose to discuss her novel, The Last Tiara, a provocative and moving story of a young female architect in the 1940s who begins a journey to discovering her mother’s life during the fall of the Romanovs.

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