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From the bestselling author of The Frozen River comes an enthralling historical mystery that unravels the extraordinary twists and turns in Anna Anderson's fifty-year battle to be recognised as Anastasia Romanov. Is she the Russian grand duchess or the thief of another woman's legacy?Countless others have rendered their verdict. Now it is your turn.Russia, 1918: Under direct orders from Vladimir Lenin, Bolshevik secret police herd 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, 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, Anna Anderson 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 that the youngest Romanov daughter survived the massacre, old enemies and new threats awaken.I Was Anastasia unravels the thrilling mystery around Anna Anderson in a tale that is every bit as moving and momentous as it is harrowing and twisted.

From the bestselling author of Code Name Hélène comes a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who investigates a shocking murder that unhinges her small community. Maine, 1789: When a man is found entombed in the frozen Kennebec River, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As the local midwife and healer, Martha is good at keeping secrets. Her diary is a record of every birth, death and debacle that unfolds in the town of Hallowell. In that diary she has also documented the details of an alleged rape committed by one of the town's most esteemed gentlemen – the same man who has now been found dead in the ice. While certain townspeople are eager to put both matters to rest, Martha suspects that the two crimes are linked, and that there is more to both cases than meets the eye. Over the course of one long, hard winter, whispers and prejudices mount, and Martha's diary lands at the centre of the scandal, threatening to tear both her family and her community apart. The Frozen River is a thrilling, tense and tender story of an unsung heroine who refused to accept anything less than justice on behalf of those no one else would protect. ‘A gripping mystery, a touching love story, and a fascinating account of the life and times of women … Brilliantly atmospheric, with characters who leap off the page, a beautifully rendered landscape and an icy tension that pulls you through each chapter.'Hannah Richell, bestselling author of The Search Party'The Frozen River is so vivid, so textured and multi-layered that I felt I'd opened a door and entered post-revolutionary America... This novel was unlike anything I'd read before, and it left me awe-struck.'Lauren Belfer, New York Times bestselling author

NATIONAL 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 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.'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 MagazineMaine, 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.'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

Ariel Lawhon lenyűgöző, igaz történeten alapuló történelmi regénye a társasági hölgyből kémmé avanzsált Nancy Wake életéről. Már készül belőle a sorozat Elizabeth Debicki (Tenet, The Night Manager) főszereplésével! Nancy Wake 1936-ban Párizsban él, és a Hearst konglomerátum újságírójaként dolgozik. Itt ismeri meg a dúsgazdag francia iparmágnást, Henri Fioccát, akinek hamar elcsavarja a fejét, és ráveszi, hogy vegye őt feleségül. Nem sokkal később a németek megszállják Franciaországot, és az újdonsült Mrs. Fiocca kénytelen máris egy újabb nevet felvenni: egy háborús fedőnevet. A Fedőneve Hélène Nancy Wake második világháborús krónikája, akinek a nevét a világon mindenkinek ismerni kellene. Megtudjuk, hogyan csempészett iratokat a Vichy szabad zónában, hogy az üldözöttek Spanyolországon át menekülhessenek a nácik elől. Végigkövethetjük a saját menekülését a Pireneusokon át, miután a Gestapo ötmillió frankos vérdíjat tűzött ki a fejére. Megismerhetjük az angol SOE (Különleges Hadműveletek Végrehajtó Egysége) soraiba való csatlakozásának körülményeit, és hogy hogyan lett ezután a francia ellenállás egyik legbefolyásosabb vezére. A Fedőneve Hélène fordulatokban gazdag, izgalmas kémregény a második világháború idejéről. Ariel Lawhon a történelmi hűséget betartva, de az ismeretlen részekben a képzeletére hagyatkozva mutatja be Nancy Wake lebilincselő és mozgalmas történetét szerelemről, önfeláldozásról és megingathatatlan eltökéltségről. A könyvről mondták:'Ariel Lawhon ugyanúgy rabul ejti a II. világháború korát kedvelő, történelmi regény olvasókat és azokat, akik szeretik a vad, szókimondó, független nőalakokat. A Fedőneve Hélène mélységeiben mutatja be, hogy egyetlen, a félelemmel farkasszemet néző ember is micsoda jelentős változásokat érhet el viharos időkben.'Lisa Wingate'Lebilincselő történelmi regény... Ráadásul ez a nő tényleg létezett, és ez az egész tényleg megtörtént – szól a mantra az olvasó fejében, ahogy oldalról oldalra nem tér magához az ámulatából.'Bookpage'Parádés... Lawhon a francia ellenállás legbelső berkeibe repít bennünket, azon belül is egy mindenre elszánt és rendkívüli ösztönökkel megáldott hősnő elméjébe, hogy láthassuk, milyen szokatlan bravúrral szállt szembe a nácikkal és a férfiak arrogáns szexizmusával...'Booklist'Lawhon az események kellős közepébe repíti az olvasót, az életteli, lendületes stílus pedig letehetetlenné teszi a könyvet. A végén ráadásul a részletes utószóból kiderül, hogy a Fedőneve Hélène milyen nagy mértékben tiszteli a tényeket. Ez a regény igazi főhajtás hősnője előtt, aki rendkívüli emberként élte életét.'Publishers Weekly

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 YoursTold in interweaving timelines organized around the four code names Nancy used during the war, Code Name Hélène 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!

A rollercoaster ride full of danger and intrigue based on the extraordinary true story of Australia's most beloved war heroine, Nancy Wake, now optioned for a television series starring Elizabeth Debicki. In 1936 intrepid young Australian journalist Nancy Wake is living in Paris after witnessing firsthand the terror of Hitler's rise in Europe, firing her resolve to join the fight to defeat the Nazis. When Nancy falls in love with a handsome French industrialist, no sooner has she become Mrs Henri Fiocca than the Germans invade and Nancy adopts another name, a codename – the first of many. As the elusive Lucienne Carlier she smuggles people across borders and earns the nickname ‘The White Mouse', along with a five million franc bounty on her head courtesy of the Gestapo. Forced to flee France for England, Nancy is trained by an elite espionage group under the codename Hélène. Finally, with mission in hand, she is airdropped back into France as the deadly Madame Andrée. But the closer to liberation France gets, the more exposed Nancy – and the people she loves – will become. Based on the true story of a woman who saved countless lives, Code Name Hélène is a thrilling tale of unfaltering courage, remarkable sacrifice – and love. ‘Magnificent... Lawhon carries us into the heart of the French resistance [and] into the mind of a badass heroine with uncanny instincts who takes on the Nazis and men's arrogant sexism with uncommon bravado... Propulsive... Emotionally stirring... Even long after the last page is turned, this astonishing story of Wake's accomplishments will hold readers in its grip.'Booklist, starred review ‘Underground operative, charmer in red lipstick, loving wife and hard-hitting woman of her times, Nancy Wake will fascinate and thrill fans of fierce, brash, independent women, alike.'Lisa Wingate, author of Before We Were Yours

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!

Un retrato cercano y apasionado de los verdaderos pasajeros del último vuelo del Hindenburg. Atrás dejaron una tormenta en ciernes en Europa y delante de ellos se vislumbraba un desastre. Pero, mientras tanto, sobrevolaron el Atlántico, ajenos al inexorable y trágico destino que les esperaba. En la tarde del 3 de mayo de 1937 noventa y siete personas se embarcaron en el Hindenburg para su vuelo con destino a Lakehurst, New Jersey. Entre ellas se encontraban la asustada azafata que no era lo que aparentaba, el resuelto piloto decidido a conquistar su corazón, el ingenuo ayudante de cabina deseoso de mantener el puesto en el mayor zepelín del mundo, el impetuoso periodista que figuraba en la lista negra en su Alemania natal y el enigmático hombre de negocios americano con afán de venganza. En el transcurso de tres días, confusos debido a la cantidad ingerida de champán, descubrimos sus mentiras, sus miedos, sus intenciones ocultas y sus esperanzas para el futuro. ¿Quién será capaz de destruir el Hindenburg? ¿Y cómo? Si te emocionaste con Titanic, prepárate para un viaje por las nubes repleto de intrigas, secretos, amor y un trágico final. Reseñas: «Esta novela sorprende con una extraordinaria e intensa intriga que deja al lector hipnotizado.» The New York Times Book Review «Un libro fascinante y emocionante...» People Magazine «Una gran novela al estilo de Agatha Christie.» Kirkus Reviews «El viaje de los sueños ha conseguido que nos acordemos de aquellos hombres y mujeres que murieron aquel funesto día de hace ochenta años o que lograron sobrevivir milagrosamente. De esta forma, la ficción de nuevo pone en valor lo que la historia dejó en segundo plano.» Blog Libros y literatura

From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and The Frozen River, here is a suspenseful, heart-wrenching novel that brings the fateful voyage of the Hindenburg to life.'At every page a guilty secret bobs up; at every page Lawhon keeps us guessing. Who will bring down the Hindenburg? And how?”—New York Times Book ReviewOn the evening of May 3rd, 1937, ninety-seven people board the Hindenburg for its final, doomed flight. Among them are a frightened stewardess who is not what she seems; the steadfast navigator determined to win her heart; a naive cabin boy eager to earn a permanent position; an impetuous journalist who has been blacklisted in her native Germany; and an enigmatic American businessman with a score to settle. Over the course of three champagne-soaked days, their lies, fears, agendas, and hopes for the future will be revealed—and one in their party will set a plot in motion that will have devastating consequences for them all.Don't miss Ariel Lawhon's new book, The Frozen River!

From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and The Frozen River comes a “genuinely surprising whodunit” (USA Today) that tantalizingly reimagines a scandalous murder mystery that rocked the nation.One summer night in 1930, Judge Joseph Crater steps into a New York City cab and is never heard from again. Behind this great man are three women, each with her own tale to tell: Stella, his fashionable wife, the picture of propriety; Maria, their steadfast maid, indebted to the judge; and Ritzi, his showgirl mistress, willing to seize any chance to break out of the chorus line.As the twisted truth emerges, Ariel Lawhon's wickedly entertaining debut mystery transports us into the smoky jazz clubs, the seedy backstage dressing rooms, and the shadowy streets beneath the Art Deco skyline.Don't miss Ariel Lawhon's new book, The Frozen River!