Join us for What’s New in Historical Fiction, a lively panel series celebrating bold voices and unforgettable new stories in the genre we love. Moderated by Colin Mustful, founder of History Through Fiction, this event brings together four remarkable authors whose novels span continents and centuries—illuminating hidden histories, untold struggles, and the indomitable spirit of those who lived them.

Panelists:

• Charles Bush, The Boy with the Jade

• Andrea Catalano, The First Witch of Boston

• Jennifer L. Wright, Last Light Over Galveston

• Barbara Stark-Nemon, Isabela’s Way

Charles Bush’s The Boy with the Jade transports readers to opulent 18th-century China in a sweeping saga of love, loss, and the search for meaning. Born with a jade pendant that marks his destiny, Baoyu must navigate family duty, shattered bonds, and a transformative spiritual journey that defies tradition.

Andrea Catalano’s The First Witch of Boston is an intimate, harrowing portrait of Margaret Jones, the first woman accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts. Inspired by real court records and diaries, this gripping novel explores love, resilience, and the high cost of defying fear and suspicion in a fragile new colony.

Jennifer L. Wright’s Last Light Over Galveston plunges readers into the devastating 1900 hurricane that struck Texas’s Gulf Coast. Through Kathleen McDaniel’s courageous fight for survival, this powerful tale reveals themes of resilience, redemption, and the strength found in unexpected bonds.

Barbara Stark-Nemon’s Isabela’s Way follows a determined fourteen-year-old girl escaping Portugal’s Inquisition. With only her embroidery skills and a network of secret allies, Isabela’s perilous journey across Europe becomes a stirring coming-of-age story of resistance, heritage, and hope.

Don’t miss this engaging conversation with four extraordinary authors redefining historical fiction for today’s readers.

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