Have you ever heard a real-life story and wish someone would write a historical novel about it? And wouldn’t it be amazing if that person were one of your favorite authors? That’s how I felt when I heard the story of Virginia Hall, a World War II intelligence operative who performed all sorts of daring tasks that got her labeled "the most dangerous of all Allied spies" by the Gestapo, all while sporting a prosthetic leg she referred to as Cuthbert. Then when I heard Erika Robuck would be writing a Hall novel, it just seemed like the perfect match between subject and writer. THE INVISIBLE WOMAN is forthcoming from Berkley/Penguin in February 2021.

In addition to being the author of historical fiction including HEMINGWAY’S GIRL, CALL ME ZELDA, FALLEN BEAUTY and more, Erika is a book blogger, voracious reader, country music aficionado, and hockey mom. She lives in Annapolis, MD with her husband, three sons, and a spunky miniature schnauzer.

Erika’s got a non-fiction read to recommend: Sarah Rose’s D-DAY GIRLS, which she calls “impossible to put down.” Drawing on diaries, oral histories, and previously classified files, Sarah Rose tells the stories of several “phenomenal, courageous” women in World War II. Read the rest of Erika’s recommendation on BookBub here.

And if you like the stories of World War II lady spies, you’re going to love tomorrow’s guest author! Tune in for her #read99women pick.