Join us for What’s New in Historical Fiction, a dynamic panel series celebrating bold voices and captivating new stories in the genre we love. Moderated by Colin Mustful, founder of History Through Fiction, this event features four extraordinary authors whose novels span eras and continents, bringing to life hidden histories, untold struggles, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Panelists and Their Novels:
Jillian Forsberg - The Porcelain Menagerie
Kristy Cambron - The French Kitchen
Jill G. Hall - On a Sundown Sea
H.S. Cross - Amanda
The Porcelain Menagerie by Jillian Forsberg
In 18th-century Dresden, Johann Kändler’s artistry is tested by King Augustus the Strong’s obsession with a lifelike porcelain menagerie. Decades earlier, Fatima, a Turkish handmaiden, navigates the intrigues of the same court. Their intertwined stories reveal the fragility of ambition and survival in a world where beauty and power reign.
The French Kitchen by Kristy Cambron
From the glamour of 1950s Paris to the perilous underground networks of WWII France, this dual-timeline novel follows Kat Fontaine and Manon Altier as they uncover secrets, confront betrayals, and fight for survival. With Julia Child as a backdrop, this is a story of resilience, espionage, and the power of culinary artistry.
On a Sundown Sea by Jill G. Hall
Katherine Tingley’s mystical vision of a white city on a sundown sea drives her journey from Manhattan’s East Side to San Diego in 1900. As leader of the Theosophical Society, she builds Lomaland, a utopian community of enlightenment and artistry, while navigating betrayal and a monumental court case that threatens her dream.
Amanda by H.S. Cross
Set in post-WWI England, this haunting love story follows Marion and Jamie, two damaged souls seeking solace in each other amidst a nation in turmoil. Their wild, dangerous love is tested by trauma, secrets, and the forces of a fractured society. A poignant exploration of love, loss, and redemption.
Don’t miss this engaging conversation with four remarkable authors redefining historical fiction for today’s readers.