“Instantly absorbing, suspenseful, romantic, and stylish—like binge-watching a great British drama on Masterpiece Theatre.” —Lee Child“The Rose Arbor is a lovely story that reminds us of how life isn’t perfect, but not all missteps lead to tragedy. There’s an underlying intelligence about this tale that is inspiring in its execution and charming in its delivery. It is nearly impossible to open the book without becoming totally immersed in Liz’s life and story. Do yourself a favor and set aside some time for this one!” —Robert Dugoni“The Paris Assignment is a sweeping story of love, bravery, and ultimately hope. Rhys Bowen masterfully weaves an immersive story that carries us through the crucible of war with characters that capture your imagination and heart. Traveling through Paris, London, and Australia, The Paris Assignment is a story about the things we do when we believe there might be nothing left to lose, about the irrepressible love of a wife and mother, and about courage in the face of great and terrible odds. Historical fiction at its best, The Paris Assignment is a rich and absorbing experience.” —Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea“Rhys Bowen’s multitude of fans will love The Paris Assignment, a story of love and war, of bitterness and brutality, of bravery and forgiveness, woven together with a rich sense of time and place, and characters only a master storyteller could create.” —Jacqueline Winspear, New York Times bestselling author of The White Lady and the Maisie Dobbs series“Gorgeous, authentic, and absolutely riveting. There is no better storyteller than Rhys Bowen! The Paris Assignment, like all of her novels, is meticulously researched, brilliantly told, and endlessly captivating. Bowen’s extraordinary ability to synthesize history and present it as essential and heartbreaking human drama is unmatched. I read this in total awe—as it honors reality and cinematically brings it to life again. The Paris Assignment is emotionally and historically immersive, and no reader will be the same after they turn the final page.” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author, and Mary Higgins Clark and five-time Agatha Award winner“No one writes a wartime historical novel as well as Rhys Bowen. The Paris Assignment is a gripping, evocative, and skillfully plotted read, with a heroine you will root for right up to the satisfying conclusion. I couldn’t put it down!” —Deborah Crombie, New York Times bestselling author of the Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James novel series“Rhys Bowen has written an absolute stunner! Her grasp of the soul of a Parisian artist, mother, and fighter is perfect. Madeleine Grant is a gripping, powerful, and unforgettable character whom I cheered for and cried with. The Paris Assignment is truly an unforgettable novel.” —M.J. Rose, New York Times bestselling author of The Jeweler of Stolen Dreams“The Venice Sketchbook is that rare book, epic and personal and utterly compelling. Two women, decades apart, escape to Venice, each forced to grapple with the influence of world events on her own life. This is a tale brimming with secrets, romance, and possibilities, cast against the colorful setting of irresistible Venice. I was utterly captured.” —Barbara O’Neal, author of When We Believed in Mermaids and The Lost Girls of Devon“Bowen is adept at writing mysteries filled with intriguing clues, satisfying solutions, expertly captured historical settings, and a little romance. A must-add to popular mystery collections.” —Library Journal (starred review)“The Rose Arbor is a lovely story that reminds us of how life isn’t perfect, but not all missteps lead to tragedy…There’s an underlying intelligence about this tale that is inspiring in its execution and charming in its delivery. It is nearly impossible to open the book without becoming totally immersed in Liz’s life and story.” —Bookreporter“In The Venice Sketchbook, Rhys Bowen crafts a propulsive, unexpected plot on the backs of characters who come vibrantly alive on the page. But the real treats are Bowen’s writing style and her intimate knowledge of Venice, Italy, both in World War II and in the early 2000s.” —Mark Sullivan, author of Beneath a Scarlet Sky and The Last Green Valley“[Above the Bay of Angels is] sweeping and intimate, warm and gripping. I loved it!” —Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Chief Inspector Gamache novels
