Every day in the week leading up to the release of my brand-new book The Lost English Girl on March 7, I’m revealing a story, fun fact, or other tidbit about the book. Follow along each day to learn more about the book!

Although I love writing about London, The Lost English Girl is set in a place close to my heart.

In 2017, I was lucky enough to be able to pack up my life in New York and move to London. The city has provided a huge amount of inspiration for me over the years, and three of my historical novels are set in London: The Light Over London, The Whispers of War, and The Last Dance of the Debutante.

However, much as I love writing about London, I was thrilled to set The Lost English Girl in Liverpool, which is where the British side of my family is from. I know that many people associate Liverpool with either the Beatles or Liverpool FC, however the city has such a rich, fascinating history. It was a major port and during World War II, it was a crucial part of the British war effort. It was also heavily bombed by the Germans, leaving thousands of casualties and destroying swaths of the city including residential neighborhoods. My own grandparents’ house was destroyed during an air raid.

One of my goals in writing a book set in Liverpool was to give a sense of the unique nature of the city, from the sound of gulls to the cold wind whipping up the Mersey. I hope that The Lost English Girl will give readers a sense of another great British city I have a lot of affection for as they explore a new story from the Home Front.

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