Donna Russo Morin crafts historical fiction, drawing profound inspiration from her deep connection to the ocean. Her narratives are celebrated for their immersive storytelling, pulling readers directly into the epochs she explores. Morin's dedication lies in creating literary works that resonate with audiences, offering a vivid and engaging journey through history.
This collection features two compelling novels set during Newport's Gilded Age, exploring the opulence and societal dynamics of the era. Readers will be immersed in richly drawn characters navigating love, ambition, and the complexities of class. The intertwining stories reveal the struggles and triumphs of those living in a time of great change, showcasing the allure and challenges of high society. This volume offers a captivating glimpse into a fascinating historical period through Morin's engaging storytelling.
Set in the enchanting backdrop of Venice, the story follows a woman who possesses a dangerous secret that sets her apart from others. Her knowledge thrusts her into the world of crime, where she must navigate treachery and deception. As she grapples with her newfound identity and the risks involved, themes of power, secrecy, and survival unfold, revealing the complexities of her character and the choices she must make in a city filled with intrigue.
"Packed with intrigue, textured world-building, and the fascinating rise of the women's rights movement, GILDED DREAMS is a hit!" -Heather Webb, USA Today Bestselling Author From the bestselling author of GILDED SUMMERS comes a powerful novel of the last eight years of the American Women’s fight for suffrage. The battle for the vote is on fire in America. The powerful and rich women of Newport, Rhode Island, are not only some of the most involved suffragettes, their wealth - especially that of the indomitable Alva Vanderbilt Belmont - nearly single-handedly funded the major suffrage parties. Yet they have been left out of history, tossed aside as mere socialites. In GILDED DREAMS, they reclaim their rightful place in history. Pearl and Ginevra (GILDED SUMMERS) are two of its most ardent warriors. College graduates, professional women, wives, and mothers, these progressive women have fought their way through some of life’s harshest challenges, yet they survived, yet they thrive. Now they set their sights on the vote, the epitome of all they have struggled for, the embodiment of their dreams. From the sinking of the Titanic, through World War 1, Pearl and Ginevra are once more put to the test as they fight against politics, outdated beliefs, and the most cutting opponent of all... other women. Yet they will not rest until their voices are heard, until they - and all the women of America - are allowed to cast their vote. But to gain it, they must overcome yet more obstacles, some that put their very lives in danger. An emotional and empowering journey, GILDED DREAMS is a historical, action-packed love letter to the women who fought so hard for all women who stand on the shoulders of their triumph.
Surrounded by Astors and Vanderbilts, Pearl and Ginevra grow up in the era known as the Gilded Age in Newport, Rhode Island. One lives above the stairs, the other below. One is a socialite, the other a servant. Both want more. Neither expects murder to get in the way.
