Check out The Diva’s Daughter by Heather Walrath

The Diva’s Daughter

By Heather Walrath

Publication Date: November 28th, 2025

Publisher: The Book Guild

Pages: 320

Genre: Historical Fiction / Historical Women's Fiction

Munich & Vienna, 1932.

Aspiring opera singer Angelika Eder thought she had it all — a cultured life in Vienna, along with the guidance of her glamorous mother, a world-famous soprano. But when tragedy strikes and her mother dies amidst a swirling family scandal, eighteen-year-old Angelika finds herself uprooted to Munich, where civil unrest is rife and leaders of the increasingly powerful Nazi Party seek to use her voice as propaganda.

When a figure from her mother’s past offers Angelika the chance to study and sing at an elite Viennese university, she decides to fight for her dream while evading the vile Nazis she despises. But the Nazis aren’t relenting in their demand that Angelika support their party and sing for Hitler himself.

Can Angelika find her voice and stand against evil, even if it means risking not only her dreams of fame, but also the safety of herself and everyone she loves?

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Heather Walrath

Heather Walrath is an author crafting new stories while celebrating the release of her debut historical novel, The Diva’s Daughter.

Whether they are standing against evil in fractious 1930s Europe or solving a sticky bootlegging mystery in Prohibition-era America, Heather’s relatable heroines make the past accessible and engaging for modern readers.

She holds a master’s degree in publishing and a bachelor’s degree in journalism.

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Check out Paoletta: An Eye for an eye by J.R. Powell

Paoletta: An Eye for an eye

By J.R. Powell

Publication Date: November 28th, 2024

Publisher: independently published

Pages: 421

Genre: Historical Thriller

Exiled to a Caribbean island, Paoletta Cadoville and her family cling to the hope of one day returning to their Parisian home. But in a single, devastating moment, that dream is shattered. Alone and horrifically scarred, Paoletta embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the truth behind her family’s tragic fate, only to become entangled in a web of political intrigue, secret societies, and dangerous alliances.

In a Paris overshadowed by the guillotine, Paoletta must decide how much of her humanity she’s willing to sacrifice in pursuit of vengeance. Will she achieve justice for her family or lose herself to the darkness that threatens to consume her?

Paoletta – An Eye for an Eye is a gripping historical thriller set during the French Revolution and a stark reminder that in times of upheaval, innocence is the first to fall, and revenge demands a price paid in blood.

Praise for Paoletta – an Eye for an Eye:

"A haunting tale of vengeance, survival and revolution - Powell's heroine grips you by the throat and never lets go"

~ Chris Riches, Daily Express

"Vivid, visceral, unforgettable. Powell's masterful storytelling plunges us into the heart of revolutionary Paris"

~ Will Barker, The Sun

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J.R. Powell

Originally from the UK, J.R. Powell lives in Germany, where he works as a translator and editor. His debut novel was published in 2024, marking the first instalment of a new historical thriller series.

Paoletta – an Eye for an Eye follows Paoletta Cadoville, a young woman driven by vengeance after the murder of her family during the French Revolution. Drawing inspiration from his time living in Paris, Powell immersed himself in the city’s rich and brutal history to craft a story that brings a lesser-explored period to life with the momentum and intensity of a gritty, modern thriller.

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Check out Seeds of the Pomegranate by Suzanne Uttaro Samuels

Seeds of the Pomegranate

By Suzanne Uttaro Samuels

Publication Date: September 2nd, 2025

Publisher: Sibylline Press

Pages: 409

Genre: Historical Fiction / Women's Crime Fiction

A gritty story of a woman learning to survive in 20th century Gangland New York

In early 20th-century Sicily, noblewoman Mimi Inglese, a talented painter, dreams of escaping the rigid expectations of her class by gaining admission to the Palermo Art Academy. But when she contracts tuberculosis, her ambitions are shattered. With the Sicilian nobility in decline, she and her family leave for New York City in search of a fresh start.

Instead of opportunity, Mimi is pulled into the dark underbelly of city life and her father’s money laundering scheme. When he is sent to prison, desperation forces her to put her artistic talent to a new use—counterfeiting $5 bills to keep her family from starvation and, perhaps, to one day reclaim her dream of painting. But as Gangland violence escalates and tragedy strikes, Mimi must summon the courage to flee before she is trapped forever in a life she never wanted.

From Sicily’s sun-bleached shores to the crowded streets of immigrant New York, Seeds of the Pomegranate is a story of courage, art, and the women who refused to disappear.

Praise for Seeds of the Pomegranate:

"A riveting and intelligent novel with a powerful message."

~ Kirkus Reviews

"Samuels has created a thoroughly engrossing historical novel from aspects of her own family heritage, weaving complications and danger into the narrative with admirable skill and effective writing. A gripping story, from the first page to the last, and very highly recommended."

~ Margaret Porter, bestselling author

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Suzanne Uttaro Samuels

Suzanne Uttaro Samuels is an award-winning legal scholar, lawyer, and college professor turned novelist and essayist. Her debut historical novel, Seeds of the Pomegranate (Sibylline Press, 2025), follows Mimi Inglese, a young Sicilian noblewoman whose dream of a new life in America collides with an elaborate counterfeiting scheme.

Samuels writes stories of resilience, family secrets, and hidden histories of immigration, illness, and resistance. Born and raised on Staten Island, she spent most of her life in and around New York City and now lives in a cottage in the Adirondack Mountains with her husband, dog, and two cats.

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