I loved everything about this book: the richly drawn characters, the evocative setting, the very heart and soul of the story within the pages. It s everything you want in a novel for these times we are in. A sparkling debut from a new author we re all going to want more from. Susan Meissner, bestselling author of The Nature of Fragile Things
"Readers will be captivated by this stirring debut of love, family secrets and human frailties. Told with wit and tenderness, this story is as unique as its characters, Bertie and Julian Wakeford, an earl like no other. Ellis deftly captures the devastation of war and what it means to be comfortable in one s own skin. Renée Rosen, bestselling author of The Social Graces
Ellis s lyrical, emotional writing brings the beauty of Braemore alive while revealing the complexity of the richly drawn characters as Bertie pursues artistic recognition alongside her emotionally charged love affair with Julian. Historical fiction fans will appreciate this. Publishers Weekly
The lush setting and vivid characters are utterly captivating in Ellis' lovely debut. Booklist
Superb... Readers will be filled with suspense, sometimes even anxiousness, but also cheer for Bertie s boldness, her sense of accomplishment, and the decision she makes at summer s end. Historical Novel Society
Courtney Ellis began writing at a young age, and developed an interest in history from her grandfather s stories of World War II. After obtaining her BA in English and Creative Writing, she went on to pursue a career in publishing. She lives in New York.
