Hazel Gaynor Books

During World War II, when the Japanese intern everyone at a British-run missionary school in northern China, teacher Elspeth Kent inspires her charges by instituting the Girl Guide patrol

From the bestselling author of The Girl Who Came Home and The Girl From The Savoy comes a novel inspired by the extraordinary story of a remarkable young woman. 1838: Northumberland, England. When lighthouse keeper's daughter, Grace Darling, is involved in the daring rescue of the stranded survivors of a terrible shipwreck, she becomes one of the most celebrated women of her age. But the friendship that develops between Grace and an artist who sets out to capture her subtle beauty, is far more precious to her than her unwanted fame. 1938: Newport, Rhode Island. Nineteen-years-old, pregnant and in disgrace, Matilda Emmerson has been banished from Ireland to stay with her reclusive relative, Harriet, the assistant lighthouse keeper. When a discarded, half-finished portrait opens a window into her family history, Matilda finds her destiny inextricably linked to Grace Darling. The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter is a sweeping novel that speaks of the ties that bind mothers to daughters, of the love story that reunites a family and two women learning that where you are has the power to shape who you are.

From bestselling authors Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb comes a coming-of-age novel set in pre-WWII Europe, perfect for fans of Jennifer Robson, Beatriz Williams, and Kate Quinn. In 1937 New York, estranged sisters Clara and Madeleine Sommers learn their grandmother is dying and agree to fulfill her last wish: to travel across Europe together. Their mission involves delivering three letters in which Violet bids farewell to those she hasn’t seen since her travels forty years ago, inspired by the journey of reporter Nellie Bly. Clara, who is focused on her upcoming wedding to millionaire Charles Hancock, views the trip as an inconvenient detour but also a chance to indulge her passion for art. Meanwhile, budding journalist Madeleine seizes the opportunity to pursue her ambition of reporting on the rising threats posed by Hitler and Mussolini. As they navigate the luxurious Queen Mary, the Orient Express, and the sights of Paris and Venice, the sisters clash but also confront a shocking family truth that could bring them closer. However, old grudges resurface as they reach Vienna to deliver the final letter. With political tensions escalating in Europe, they look forward to returning home on the Hindenburg, where fate will intervene in their journey.

The author of the USA Today and New York Times bestselling novel The Girl Who Came Home has once again created an unforgettable historical novel. Step into the world of Victorian London, where the wealth and poverty exist side by side. This is the story of two long-lost sisters, whose lives take different paths, and the young woman who will be transformed by their experiences. In 1912, twenty-year-old Tilly Harper leaves the peace and beauty of her native Lake District for London, to become assistant housemother at Mr. Shaw’s Home for Watercress and Flower Girls. For years, the home has cared for London’s flower girls—orphaned and crippled children living on the grimy streets and selling posies of violets and watercress to survive. Soon after she arrives, Tilly discovers a diary written by an orphan named Florrie—a young Irish flower girl who died of a broken heart after she and her sister, Rosie, were separated. Moved by Florrie’s pain and all she endured in her brief life, Tilly sets out to discover what happened to Rosie. But the search will not be easy. Full of twists and surprises, it leads the caring and determined young woman into unexpected places, including the depths of her own heart.

`Addictive, charming and gleaming with Jazz Age glitz' The LadyThe fabulous new novel from the author of The Girl Who Came Home

The New York Times bestselling author turns the clock back to a time when two young girls convinced the world that fairies really did exist...

Inspired by true events, the New York Times bestselling novel The Girl Who Came Home is the poignant story of a group of Irish emigrants aboard RMS Titanic-a seamless blend of fact and fiction that explores the tragedy's impact and its lasting repercussions on survivors and their descendants. Ireland, 1912.

Set against a festive backdrop, this heartwarming historical novel blends royal intrigue with romantic comedy. It captures the charm of a love story reminiscent of classic films, exploring themes of love, tradition, and the spirit of the season. With the combined talents of bestselling authors Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb, readers can expect a delightful narrative filled with warmth and engaging characters, perfect for the holiday spirit.

‘Heart-wrenching . . . a story that needs to be remembered’ FERN BRITTON ‘Enthrallingly told . . . it’s extraordinary how despite everything hope for the future shines out’ RACHEL HORE