Ariel Lawhon

Ainutlaatuinen elämäkertaromaani kahdesta naisesta. Vaiko yhdestä?Koukuttava ja kiehtova tosipohjainen tarina naisesta, joka yli viidenkymmenen vuoden ajan väitti olevansa tsaariperheen tytär, suuriruhtinatar Anastasia.Venäjä, 17. heinäkuuta 1918: Leninin käskystä bolševikkien salainen poliisi johdattaa koko keisarillisen perheen kosteaan kellariin Siperiassa, missä he kohtaavat armottoman teloitusjoukon. Kukaan perheenjäsenistä ei selviä elävänä kellarista. Näin ainakin teloittajat ovat aina väittäneet.Saksa, 17. helmikuuta 1920: Nuori nainen, joka muistuttaa hämmästyttävän paljon Nikolai II:n tytärtä Anastasiaa, vedetään lähes tajuttomana kanavasta. Hänen kehonsa on täynnä kauhistuttavia arpia. Kun hän lopulta puhuu, tämä pelokas, salaperäinen nuori nainen väittää olevansa Venäjän suuriruhtinatar.Kun huhut Romanovien perheenjäsenen selviytymisestä alkavat levitä Euroopassa, uhkaa jännitteinen ilmapiiri kiristyä entisestään.Kuka oli tämä nainen, joka väitti selvinneensä tsaariperheen teloituksesta?Ariel Lawhon on kriitikoiden ylistämä amerikkalainen bestsellerkirjailija, jonka historiallisia romaaneja on käännetty useille kielille. Tuotantoon kuuluu muun muassa Koodinimi Hélène, joka kertoo natseja vastaan taistelleesta vastarintaliikkeen vakoojasta. Ariel Lawhon on myös yksi SheReads.orgin perustajista.Lawhon asuu Nashvillessä miehensä, neljän poikansa, mustan labradorinnoutajan ja kissan kanssa.

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE FROZEN RIVER ‘Told with masterful intensity and moments of true human compassion’ Helen Simonson, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Before the War ‘Inspired by history, and infused with imagination and intrigue, this novel satisfies with every twist and turn’ Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis ‘A gorgeous, haunting puzzle of a book that will grip you until the final page’ Abbott Kahler, New York Times bestselling author of Sin in the Second City In an enthralling new feat of historical suspense, Ariel Lawhon unravels the extraordinary twists and turns in Anna Anderson's 50 year battle to be recognized as Anastasia Romanov. Is she the Russian Grand Duchess, a beloved daughter and revered icon, or is she an imposter, the thief of another woman's legacy? Countless others have rendered their verdict. Now it is your turn. Russia, July 17, 1918: Under direct orders from Vladimir Lenin, Bolshevik secret police force Anastasia Romanov, along with the entire imperial family, into a damp basement in Siberia, where they face a merciless firing squad. None survive. At least that is what the executioners have always claimed. Germany, February 17, 1920: A young woman bearing an uncanny resemblance to Anastasia Romanov is pulled shivering and senseless from a canal. Refusing to explain her presence in the freezing water or even acknowledge her rescuers, she is taken to the hospital where an examination reveals that her body is riddled with countless horrific scars. When she finally does speak, this frightened, mysterious young woman claims to be the Russian grand duchess. As rumours begin to circulate through European society that the youngest Romanov daughter has survived the massacre at Ekaterinburg, old enemies and new threats are awakened. The question of who Anna Anderson is and what actually happened to Anastasia Romanov spans fifty years and touches three continents. This thrilling saga is every bit as moving and momentous as it is harrowing and twisted. FIVE STAR RAVE READER REVIEWS 'Oh! What a perfect ending!' 'The best Romanov story I have ever read' 'Fascinating, intriguing and very hard to put down! ... Spellbinding from start to finish' 'WOW! Just, a 5+ stars WOW!' 'You will be enraptured' 'It's going to break your heart' 'A truly remarkable book'

A sweeping historical adventure inspired by the life of Grace O'Malley, the legendary Irish folk heroine who risked everything to defend her people. Venture onto the high seas with the thrilling latest from the New York Times bestselling author of The Frozen River and I Was Anastasia. Grace O'Malley was born to be a sea captain. But despite her natural skill on the water, Grace learns early that her dreams of a life at the helm are not compatible with the expectations of her noble family. As the only daughter of a powerful chieftain, her role is to secure a strong alliance and bear children. But when she's sent to foster with a nearby clan, Grace falls for a clever and open-minded second son--a man she cannot have. Married off against her will to a brutal warrior, Grace performs her duty, all the while gathering followers loyal to her, and consolidating her husband's power, only to be ousted from his lands. But this betrayal offers Grace the opportunity to return to sea, finally leading clan O'Malley's mighty fleet. Just as she finds true independence, Queen Elizabeth's incursions into Ireland grow bolder and Grace must fight to defend her land, her ships, and the people she loves most against the cruel and power-hungry English deputies, who will stop at nothing to check her power. Keenly observed and fiercely written, Ariel Lawhon's new action-packed novel channels the untamed beauty and harsh realities of sixteenth-century Ireland, as seen through the eyes of an unforgettable heroine who rightly became "the Pirate Queen of Ireland."

THE BESTSELLING SENSATION BASED ON A TRUE STORY OF COURAGEOUS MARTHA BALLARDIn the cold of night, she tends to the women. In the light of day, she delivers them justice. 'Lawhon works storytelling magic with a real-life heroine' People Magazine ‘The narrator of Ariel Lawhon’s The Frozen River is another stalwart heroine’ The New York Times 'Historical fiction at its best!' 5 Star Reader Review Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town’s most respected gentlemen—one of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own. Over the course of one winter, as the trial nears, and whispers and prejudices mount, Martha doggedly pursues the truth. Her diary soon lands at the center of the scandal, implicating those she loves, and compelling Martha to decide where her own loyalties lie. Clever, layered, and subversive, Ariel Lawhon’s newest offering introduces an unsung heroine who refused to accept anything less than justice at a time when women were considered best seen and not heard. The Frozen River is a thrilling, tense, and tender story about a remarkable woman who left an unparalleled legacy yet remains nearly forgotten to this day. Inspired by the life of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into history. For fans of OUTLANDER and WHERE THE CRAWDAD SINGS Readers love Ariel Lawhon 'The HYPE IS REAL ... I was absolutely drawn into Martha’s world, the harshness of the life, the struggle of women to have a voice, the mystery created. I loved this book so much! It’s in my books of the year' 'Extremely ABSORBING and enjoyable read' 'RIVETING ... I would thoroughly recommend it to any historical fiction lovers, or those who enjoy stories based around strong women' 'This story is so POWERFUL, and it’s astonishing how relevant Martha’s FIGHT FOR JUSTICE still feels today ... If you’re looking for a rich, layered story about justice, resilience, and a woman who refused to be silenced, The Frozen River is A MUST-READ'

En legend på liv och dödVintern 1789 begravs en man i isen när Kennebec River fryser. Som traktens barnmorska tillkallas Martha Ballard för att undersöka kroppen och fastställa dödsorsak. Men hennes upptäckter gillas inte och vittnesmålet ogiltigförklaras av stadens mäktiga herrar. När det visar sig att den döde är kopplad till en våldtäkt som Martha har dokumenterat skadorna efter bestämmer hon sig för att ta utredningen i egna händer. Den långa vinterns år bygger på verkliga dagboksanteckningar. Det är en spännande och känslosam berättelse om Marthas Ballards kamp för rättvisan, i en tid då kvinnors rättigheter var upp till männen. Hennes orädda handlande hotar både hennes älskades liv, och utsätter de kvinnor hon förlöser för fara. Det blir en vinter som ingen i Hallowell någonsin kommer att glömma."Som att på riktigt vara på besök i det förflutna hos en hjältinna som känns verklig. Martha är så levande återgiven att det är svårt att inte bli uppslukad av hennes berättelse och känslomässigt engagerad i hennes liv." Minneapolis Star TribuneDen långa vinterns år har sålt mer än fått mer än 1 miljon exemplar och fått närmare en halv miljon femstjärniga omdömen på internationella läsarforum. Den har också utnämnts till: GMA Book Club Pick, NPR Book Of The Year, People Magazine Book of the Week, Amazon Editor s Pick, Indie Next List, Book Of The Month Add On, Kirkus Book Of The Year samt nominerats till Goodreads Choice Award och Dublin Literary Award."Landsbygdsskildringar som är så välgjorda att de ger en känsla av samhörighet och gör hjältinnans agerande fullt begripligt. New York Times Book Review "De som gillar Claire Fraser i Outlander-serien kommer att fastna för den modiga Martha som inte räds att skydda de oskyldiga ... Imponerande." The Washington Post "Fängslande ... Ett skrämmande mysterium som tar lyfter orättvisan i maktdynamiken mellan män och kvinnor, rika och fattiga." NPR, Weekend Edition "En intensiv och samtidigt ödmjuk berättelse om en enastående kvinna som förtjänar att bli ihågkommen." Women's World

THE BESTSELLING SENSATION BASED ON A TRUE STORY OF COURAGEOUS MARTHA BALLARDIn the cold of night, she tends to the women. In the light of day, she delivers them justice. 'Thrilling' Irish Times 'Lawhon works storytelling magic with a real-life heroine' People Magazine ‘The narrator of Ariel Lawhon’s The Frozen River is another stalwart heroine’ The New York Times 'Historical fiction at its best!' 5 Star Reader Review Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town’s most respected gentlemen—one of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own. Over the course of one winter, as the trial nears, and whispers and prejudices mount, Martha doggedly pursues the truth. Her diary soon lands at the center of the scandal, implicating those she loves, and compelling Martha to decide where her own loyalties lie. Clever, layered, and subversive, Ariel Lawhon’s newest offering introduces an unsung heroine who refused to accept anything less than justice at a time when women were considered best seen and not heard. The Frozen River is a thrilling, tense, and tender story about a remarkable woman who left an unparalleled legacy yet remains nearly forgotten to this day. Inspired by the life of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into history. For fans of OUTLANDER and WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING Readers love Ariel Lawhon 'The HYPE IS REAL ... I was absolutely drawn into Martha’s world, the harshness of the life, the struggle of women to have a voice, the mystery created. I loved this book so much! It’s in my books of the year' 'Extremely ABSORBING and enjoyable read' 'RIVETING ... I would thoroughly recommend it to any historical fiction lovers, or those who enjoy stories based around strong women' 'This story is so POWERFUL, and it’s astonishing how relevant Martha’s FIGHT FOR JUSTICE still feels today ... If you’re looking for a rich, layered story about justice, resilience, and a woman who refused to be silenced, The Frozen River is A MUST-READ'

Hylles av lesere verden over! Den frosne elven av Ariel Lawhon ligger høyt på bestselgerlistene i USA og ble nylig kåret til en av årets beste romaner av leserne på Goodreads.Maine, 1789. Da Kennebec River fryser til og en død mann blir funnet under isen, tilkalles Martha Ballard for å undersøke liket og fastslå dødsårsaken. Hun er ikke i tvil: Mannen ble hengt før han ble kastet i elven. Som jordmor og klok kone har hun innblikk i mye av det som foregår bak lukkede dører i byen Hallowell, og mye av det finner veien til dagboken hennes. Noen måneder tidligere skrev Martha om en voldtekt begått av to av byens mest respekterte menn, hvorav en av dem er den døde mannen i elven.Men da en nyinnflyttet lege undergraver hennes konklusjon og erklærer at dødsfallet skyldes en ulykke, jakter Martha i all hemmelighet på sannheten. Dagboken kommer godt med da en av hennes nærmeste blir mistenkt i saken, og hun blir tvunget til å ta opp kampen mot sterke krefter i sin søken etter rettferdighet.«En levende og spennende pageturner fra en av våre mest interessante forfattere innen historisk fiksjon-sjangeren.» Kirkus, starred review«En aldeles oppslukende, mektig historie med mordmysterium, hemmeligheter, rykter og hykleri.» Historical Novel Society«Fantastisk!» Booklist«Imponerende!» Washington Post

Gribende historisk roman om en ukuelig kvinde, der trodsede retssystemet og skrev sig ind i amerikansk historie. Maine, 1789: Da Kennebec-floden fryser til, og en død mand bliver fundet i isen, tilkaldes Martha Ballard for at undersøge liget og fastslå dødsårsagen. Hun er ikke i tvivl: Manden er blevet hængt, før han blev smidt i floden. Som jordemoder og klog kone har hun indblik i meget af det, der foregår bag lukkede døre i Hallowell, og hendes dagbog er en optegnelse over stort og småt i det lille samfund. Nogle måneder forinden dokumenterede Martha detaljerne om en formodet voldtægt begået af to af byens mest respekterede mænd – hvoraf den ene nu er blevet fundet død i isen. Men da en nytilkommen læge modsiger hendes konklusion og erklærer, at dødsfaldet skyldes en ulykke, må Martha efterforske mordet på egen hånd. I løbet af den isnende vinter, mens retssagen nærmer sig, og splittelsen i byen vokser, jagter Martha i al hemmelighed sandheden. Hendes dagbog havner snart i skandalens centrum, samtidig med at en af hendes nærmeste kommer under mistanke, hvilket tvinger hende til at tage kampen op mod stærke kræfter og søge retfærdighed. 'Den frosne flod' er en fortælling inspireret af virkelige hændelser om en ukendt heltinde, der insisterede på at sige sandheden i en tid, hvor kvinder helst skulle ses og ikke høres. Det er en fængslende og stemningsmættet historie om en bemærkelsesværdig kvinde, der efterlod sig en unik arv, men som ikke desto mindre er så godt som glemt i dag.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - GMA BOOK CLUB PICK - AN NPR BOOK OF THE YEAR - From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name H l ne 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. "Fans of Outlander's Claire Fraser will enjoy Lawhon's Martha, who is brave and outspoken when it comes to protecting the innocent. . . impressive."--The Washington Post "Once again, Lawhon works storytelling magic with a real-life heroine." --People Magazine Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town's most respected gentlemen--one of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own. Over the course of one winter, as the trial nears, and whispers and prejudices mount, Martha doggedly pursues the truth. Her diary soon lands at the center of the scandal, implicating those she loves, and compelling Martha to decide where her own loyalties lie. Clever, layered, and subversive, Ariel Lawhon's newest offering introduces an unsung heroine who refused to accept anything less than justice at a time when women were considered best seen and not heard. The Frozen River is a thrilling, tense, and tender story about a remarkable woman who left an unparalleled legacy yet remains nearly forgotten to this day.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - GMA BOOK CLUB PICK - AN NPR BOOK OF THE YEAR - From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name H l ne 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. "Fans of Outlander's Claire Fraser will enjoy Lawhon's Martha, who is brave and outspoken when it comes to protecting the innocent. . . impressive."--The Washington Post "Once again, Lawhon works storytelling magic with a real-life heroine." --People Magazine Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town's most respected gentlemen--one of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own. Over the course of one winter, as the trial nears, and whispers and prejudices mount, Martha doggedly pursues the truth. Her diary soon lands at the center of the scandal, implicating those she loves, and compelling Martha to decide where her own loyalties lie. Clever, layered, and subversive, Ariel Lawhon's newest offering introduces an unsung heroine who refused to accept anything less than justice at a time when women were considered best seen and not heard. The Frozen River is a thrilling, tense, and tender story about a remarkable woman who left an unparalleled legacy yet remains nearly forgotten to this day.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - GMA BOOK CLUB PICK - AN NPR BOOK OF THE YEAR - From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name H l ne 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. "Fans of Outlander's Claire Fraser will enjoy Lawhon's Martha, who is brave and outspoken when it comes to protecting the innocent. . . impressive."--The Washington Post "Once again, Lawhon works storytelling magic with a real-life heroine." --People Magazine Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town's most respected gentlemen--one of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own. Over the course of one winter, as the trial nears, and whispers and prejudices mount, Martha doggedly pursues the truth. Her diary soon lands at the center of the scandal, implicating those she loves, and compelling Martha to decide where her own loyalties lie. Clever, layered, and subversive, Ariel Lawhon's newest offering introduces an unsung heroine who refused to accept anything less than justice at a time when women were considered best seen and not heard. The Frozen River is a thrilling, tense, and tender story about a remarkable woman who left an unparalleled legacy yet remains nearly forgotten to this day.

From three bestselling authors comes an interwoven tale about a trio of World War II nurses stationed in the South Pacific who wage their own battle for freedom and survival.The Philippines, 1941. When U.S. Navy nurse Eleanor Lindstrom, U.S. Army nurse Penny Franklin, and Filipina nurse Lita Capel forge a friendship at the Army Navy Club in Manila, they believe they’re living a paradise assignment. All three are seeking a way to escape their pasts, but soon the beauty and promise of their surroundings give way to the heavy mantle of war.Caught in the crosshairs of a fight between the U.S. military and the Imperial Japanese Army for control of the Philippine Islands, the nurses are forced to serve under combat conditions and, ultimately, endure captivity as the first female prisoners of the Second World War. As their resiliency is tested in the face of squalid living arrangements, food shortages, and the enemy’s blatant disregard for the articles of the Geneva Convention, the women strive to keep their hope— and their fellow inmates—alive, though not without great cost.In this sweeping story based on the true experiences of nurses dubbed “the Angels of Bataan,” three women shift in and out of each other’s lives through the darkest days of the war, buoyed by their unwavering friendship and distant dreams of liberation.“Three of the biggest powerhouses in historical fiction come together to pen this breathtaking story of three nurses serving in the Philippines during the Second World War.” —PAM JENOFF, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman with the Blue Star World War II historical fiction inspired by real-life experiencesStand-alone novelIncludes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by authors: Code Name Hélène, The Ways We Hide, The Nature of Fragile Things

Hurjapäisen vastarintataistelijan uskomaton elämäntarina.Tosikertomus natseja piinanneesta naisesta, jolle Gestapo antoi nimen Valkoinen hiiri sekälupasi palkkion tämän päästä.Vuonna 1936 australialainen toimittaja Nancy Wake tapasi Pariisissa kaksi miestä. Toisesta tuli hänen elämänsä suuri rakkaus ja toinen teki Nancystä vakoojan. Nancy näki terroria ja juutalaisvihaa työmatkallaan Wienissä, joka oli Hitlerin SA-joukkojen vallassa. Hän ei halunnut jäädä sivustakatsojaksi, vaan liittyi vastarintaliikkeeseen koodinimellä Hélène. Nokkelaälyinen ja viehättävä Nancy johti hyökkäyksiä saksalaisten asemiin, kuljetti ihmisiä turvaan ja tappoi SS-miehen paljain käsin. Sodan jälkeen hän oli yksi palkituimmista naisista toisen maailmansodan historiassa.Ariel Lawhon on kriitikoiden ylistämä amerikkalainen bestseller-kirjailija, jonka tuotanto käsittää historiallisia teoksia. Lawhonin teoksia ovat mm. I was Anastasia Venäjän tsaarin tyttärestä ja Flight of Dreams ilmalaiva Hindenburgin viimeisestä lennosta.

From three bestselling authors comes an interwoven tale about a trio of World War II nurses stationed in the South Pacific who wage their own battle for freedom and survival.The Philippines, 1941. When U.S. Navy nurse Eleanor Lindstrom, U.S. Army nurse Penny Franklin, and Filipina nurse Lita Capel forge a friendship at the Army Navy Club in Manila, they believe they’re living a paradise assignment. All three are seeking a way to escape their pasts, but soon the beauty and promise of their surroundings give way to the heavy mantle of war.Caught in the crosshairs of a fight between the U.S. military and the Imperial Japanese Army for control of the Philippine Islands, the nurses are forced to serve under combat conditions and, ultimately, endure captivity as the first female prisoners of the Second World War. As their resiliency is tested in the face of squalid living arrangements, food shortages, and the enemy's blatant disregard for the articles of the Geneva Convention, the women strive to keep their hope— and their fellow inmates—alive, though not without great cost.In this sweeping story based on the true experiences of nurses dubbed "the Angels of Bataan," three women shift in and out of each other's lives through the darkest days of the war, buoyed by their unwavering friendship and distant dreams of liberation."A novel rich in historical detail that immerses readers in the dangers and deprivation WWII nurses suffered in the Pacific, wrapped up with a hopeful ending." -Booklist

A gripping, heartrending novel based on the astonishing true story of wartime spy Nancy Wake, by New York Times bestselling author Ariel Lawhon.

Based on the thrilling real-life story of a socialite spy and astonishing woman who killed a Nazi with her bare hands and went on to become one of the most decorated women in WWII--from the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and The Frozen River. "Will fascinate readers of World War II history and thrill fans of fierce, brash, independent women." --Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours Told in interweaving timelines organized around the four code names Nancy used during the war, Code Name H l ne is a spellbinding and moving story of enduring love, remarkable sacrifice and unfaltering resolve that chronicles the true exploits of a woman who deserves to be a household name. It is 1936 and Nancy Wake is an intrepid Australian expat living in Paris who has bluffed her way into a reporting job for Hearst newspaper when she meets the wealthy French industrialist Henri Fiocca. No sooner does Henri sweep Nancy off her feet and convince her to become Mrs. Fiocca than the Germans invade France and she takes yet another name: a code name. As Lucienne Carlier, Nancy smuggles people and documents across the border. Her success and her remarkable ability to evade capture earns her the nickname The White Mouse from the Gestapo. With a five million franc bounty on her head, Nancy is forced to escape France and leave Henri behind. When she enters training with the Special Operations Executives in Britain, her new comrades are instructed to call her Helene. And finally, with mission in hand, Nancy is airdropped back into France as the deadly Madam Andree, where she claims her place as one of the most powerful leaders in the French Resistance, armed with a ferocious wit, her signature red lipstick, and the ability to summon weapons straight from the Allied Forces. But no one can protect Nancy if the enemy finds out these four women are one and the same, and the closer to liberation France gets, the more exposed she--and the people she loves--become. Don't miss Ariel Lawhon's new book, The Frozen River

This fully animated portrait of Nancy Wake . . . will fascinate readers of World War II history and thrill fans of fierce, brash, independent women, alike. --LISA WINGATE, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours BASED ON THE THRILLING REAL-LIFE STORY OF SOCIALITE SPY NANCY WAKE, comes the newest feat of historical fiction from the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia, featuring the astonishing woman who killed a Nazi with her bare hands and went on to become one of the most decorated women in WWII. Told in interweaving timelines organized around the four code names Nancy used during the war, Code Name H l ne is a spellbinding and moving story of enduring love, remarkable sacrifice and unfaltering resolve that chronicles the true exploits of a woman who deserves to be a household name.It is 1936 and Nancy Wake is an intrepid Australian expat living in Paris who has bluffed her way into a reporting job for Hearst newspaper when she meets the wealthy French industrialist Henri Fiocca. No sooner does Henri sweep Nancy off her feet and convince her to become Mrs. Fiocca than the Germans invade France and she takes yet another name: a code name.As LUCIENNE CARLIER Nancy smuggles people and documents across the border. Her success and her remarkable ability to evade capture earns her the nickname THE WHITE MOUSE from the Gestapo. With a five million franc bounty on her head, Nancy is forced to escape France and leave Henri behind. When she enters training with the Special Operations Executives in Britain, her new comrades are instructed to call her H L NE. And finally, with mission in hand, Nancy is airdropped back into France as the deadly MADAM ANDR E, where she claims her place as one of the most powerful leaders in the French Resistance, armed with a ferocious wit, her signature red lipstick, and the ability to summon weapons straight from the Allied Forces. But no one can protect Nancy if the enemy finds out these four women are one and the same, and the closer to liberation France gets, the more exposed she--and the people she loves--become.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the bestselling author of The Frozen River comes an enthralling feat of historical suspense that unravels the extraordinary twists and turns in Anna Anderson's fifty-year battle to be recognized as Anastasia Romanov. Is she the Russian Grand Duchess or the thief of another woman's legacy? "Tantalizing, surprising, compelling, and utterly fascinating."--Lisa Wingate, New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours Countless others have rendered their verdict. Now it is your turn. Russia, July 17, 1918: Under direct orders from Vladimir Lenin, Bolshevik secret police force Anastasia Romanov, along with the entire imperial family, into a damp basement in Siberia, where they face a merciless firing squad. None survive. At least that is what the executioners have always claimed. Germany, February 17, 1920: A young woman bearing an uncanny resemblance to Anastasia Romanov is pulled shivering and senseless from a canal. Refusing to explain her presence in the freezing water or even acknowledge her rescuers, she is taken to the hospital where an examination reveals that her body is riddled with countless horrific scars. When she finally does speak, this frightened, mysterious young woman claims to be the Russian grand duchess. As rumors begin to circulate through European society that the youngest Romanov daughter has survived the massacre at Ekaterinburg, old enemies and new threats are awakened. The question of who Anna Anderson is and what actually happened to Anastasia Romanov spans fifty years and touches three continents. This thrilling saga is every bit as moving and momentous as it is harrowing and twisted. Don't miss Ariel Lawhon's new book, The Frozen River