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.
Donna Russo Morin Book order
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.






- 2023
- 2021
The Glassmaker's Daughter
- 538 pages
- 19 hours of reading
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.
- 2021
- 2018
The Flames of Florence
- 260 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Donna Russo Morin returns with the final book in her Da Vinci's Disciples Trilogy, a thrilling story of the secret women artists of Florence, under the tutelage of Leonardo Da Vinci, and their heroic, potentially deadly efforts to save great works of art from the infamous Bonfire of the Vanities
- 2018
Gilded Summers
- 300 pages
- 11 hours of reading
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.