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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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