We’re so excited to see our debut Ellie Curzon novel, Under a Spitfire Sky, reaching 1,000 ratings on Amazon. Thanks so much for reading and enjoying Florence and Siegfried’s story!
Here, there, everywhere!
Our first piece of news is that we’re in an article about pen names, which you can find on the Shondaland site; the people behind Bridgerton, Gray’s Anatomy and Inventing Anna.
And secondly, we’ve got a story in the current issue of Best of Woman’s Weekly Fiction. A young family go on a canal boat holiday to get closer to nature. What could possibly go wrong? Buy the magazine to find out!
Wartime weddings for Valentine’s Day
There’s something particularly special about wartime weddings. At a dark time, while dealing with shortages, rationing and danger, sweethearts try their best to celebrate love and look towards a happier future.
The most well-known and evocative wedding dresses from WW2 were made from parachute silk.
This wedding gown is made from the parachute that saved Maj. Claude Hensinger’s life in 1944. It was worn by his fiancée, Ruth, their daughter and granddaughter too. You would never think that such a romantic confection of a dress made with so many creamy ruches and a train could’ve started off strapped to Hensinger’s back as he jumped out of a plane.
Listen to The Codebreaker Girls!
The Codebreaker Girls is available in ebook and on Audible, and you can borrow the audiobook from your local library too! It’s read by Polly Edsell.
Cover girls again!
We’re in Best of Woman’s Weekly Fiction again this month, and we’re on the cover with our story about a theatrical dresser and an opera diva. And a very cute dog!
Huddersfield Literature Festival – Women in World War Two
Come and join us on Sunday 27th March, from 2pm to 3pm, for our Women in World War Two talk. Book your tickets now!
During World War Two, many women had roles outside the home, from Land Girls and codebreakers to mechanics and Lumberjills.
In this lively and interactive illustrated talk, we’ll delve into the experiences of women away from the domestic front, including Yorkshire women who made an invaluable contribution to the war effort.
Christmas cover girls!
We’re super chuffed to have made it to the cover of Best of Woman’s Weekly Fiction with our Christmas tale about Peter and Fi!
The Codebreaker Girls – a best seller again!
Another day, another best seller flag! Our latest release, The Codebreaker Girls, is now #1 in both Military History and Transportation. And earlier today it reached #132 in the Kindle Store – just a hair’s breadth from the top 100.
Once again, thanks to each and everyone of you who has supported us!
The Codebreaker Girls – a bestseller!
We woke up on the day after The Codebreaker Girls’ publication to discover it had become an overnight bestseller! At one point, it was at number 516 in the Kindle store, which is just fabulous!
Thank you so much to all of you who’ve bought this novel and made it possible. It really does mean a lot to us. Thank you! And merry Christmas (or whatever you’re celebrating) and a happy new year to every one of you!
The Codebreaker Girls – out now!
It’s publication day for our second Ellie Curzon saga, The Codebreaker Girls! It’s available in ebook and audiobook from Orion Dash. Order your copy now!
And it’s only 99p for a short time!
Can their courage and friendship keep the nation safe?
It’s 1944, and Rosie Sinclair is full of pride to be doing her bit for the war effort as a driver at Cottisbourne Park – the secret heart of Britain’s fight against Germany, where a team of brilliant and eccentric codebreakers are battling to save the country.
But when she’s given a new mission to drive Major-General ‘Bluff’ Kingsley-Flynn down to Cottisbourne, Rosie finds herself on the frontline of a new battle – to uncover a possible spy at the Park who is jeopardising their vital work, and to resist her own growing attraction to the dashing Bluff himself…
As the threat to her fellow codebreaker girls grows ever stronger, Rosie realises her country needs her more than ever. Can she save the day without losing her heart?