Soraya M. Lane crafts compelling historical novels that immerse readers in the lives of women during pivotal historical moments. Her work centers on the strength, resilience, and indomitable spirit of her heroines as they navigate tumultuous times. Lane expertly evokes period atmosphere and intricate relationships, creating narratives that are both poignant and inspiring. Her novels celebrate the unsung women of the past, highlighting their significance for today's world.
Set against the backdrop of Paris in 1939 and modern-day London, the narrative intertwines the lives of Evelina, a talented designer, and her great-granddaughter Blake. As Blake uncovers her great-grandmother's legacy through a mysterious dress design, she embarks on a journey to learn about Evelina's forbidden romance and the choices that shaped her life. Amidst the glamour of Paris and a budding relationship with fashion curator Henri, Blake grapples with the impact of family secrets and the courage to pursue her own dreams.
An epic, heart-breaking love story set in beautiful Geneva, The Sapphire
Daughter is a novel about the enduring power of love, even across generations,
and discovering your true family
An epic, sweeping love story about a young woman discovering a secret history passed down from her Grandmother. The Italian Daughter is a romantic, heartbreaking novel about lost loves, family secrets and enduring hope
Cuba, 1950: As Esmeralda moved past Christopher, her breath stilled as he caught her finger in his. It was only a split-second, their fingers intertwined in a hold so brief that no one could have possibly noticed, but it told her everything she needed to know. He didn’t just come to see Cuba. He travelled all this way to see me. London, present day. When Claudia discovers that her grandmother was born at Hope’s House, a home for unmarried mothers, everything she thought she knew about her family is shattered in an instant. Looking down at a faded family crest, she is determined to discover how it can possibly relate to her grandmother. Soon Claudia learns that the crest belongs to the Diaz family, once one of the wealthiest dynasties in Cuba. Impulsively Claudia books a ticket to Havana, feeling sure in her heart that she will be able to uncover her family’s true story. Arriving in the bustling and vibrant city she meets a young man named Mateo, a chef who loves nothing more than to cook his family’s recipes. As they get to know each other over dinner, Mateo says that his grandfather worked for the Diaz family and he too wants to uncover what happened. But when they arrive at the Diaz family home, they find it completely abandoned as if preserved in time from the 1950s. It’s not long before they uncover a heartbreaking story about Claudia’s family and of a young woman who was forced to leave behind everything she’d ever known in search of true love. As Claudia becomes closer to Mateo, will her family’s story of bravery and sacrifice inspire her to follow her own heart to Cuba? Or will the tragic love story force her home?" -- Back cover
The Cuban Daughter is a romantic, heartbreaking novel about a young woman who
travels to Havana in order to find love and uncover the truth behind a
devastating family secret
An epic, sweeping love story about a young woman uncovering her family's
hidden history, set on a stunning Greek island. The Royal Daughter is a
romantic, heartbreaking novel about lost time and new love.
London, 1941. The Blitz. When a Royal Navy memo arrives at head office, requesting female recruits to sign up as motorcycle dispatch riders, delivering highly classified orders across the country, three women jump at the chance to sign up for the most dangerous jobs in London. As bombs fall, decimating the city they love, these three brave women build a sisterhood amid the rubble, facing down anyone, even their own families, who objects to their service
