Recognition, awards and critical acclaim
License to Thrill (2026) | Silver Echoes (2025) | Champagne Widows (2021) | Gold Digger (2019) | The Secret Life of Mrs. London (2018)
Kudos for License to Thrill: Lily Bollinger
(pub. 2026)
a Champagne Widows novel
"Rosenberg's Lily is a vibrant, potent mix of grit and glitz, with her love of the land and amusing fondness for all things James Bond. A secret multidecade romance adds extra dash to her character ... fun, intriguing, and packed with historical tidbits." —Kirkus Reviews
"What emerges is not merely the history of a champagne house, but the portrait of a woman whose life became inseparable from the fate of the vines she guarded. ... Celebration, we realize, rests upon vigilance. ... LICENSE TO THRILL: Lily Bollinger transcends the boundaries of corporate biography." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — The Historical Fiction Company
"... a beautifully told story"
"LICENSE TO THRILL sparkles with the elegant, immersive prose I’ve come to expect from Rebecca Rosenberg. With a clever nod to the glamorous world where champagne and fictional espionage intertwine, Rosenberg weaves two timelines into a sweeping historical novel that moves from the shadowed champagne caves of France to the streets of London and an ambitious American tour. Vital and effervescent as the champagnes she protects, Lily Bollinger emerges as a heroine defined by resilience, family, and vision. This is a beautifully told story of legacy and perseverance, family and loyalty, and the courage to rebuild without compromise."
— Renee Ryan, author of The Last Fashion House in Paris
"Far more than a novel about champagne, LICENSE TO THRILL: Lily Bollinger is a story of survival, resilience, and the thrilling pursuit of preserving a legacy. Lily Bollinger led the company through war and under the influence of the Reich, proving that not all battles were fought with weapons — some were waged through carefully concealed vintages and relabelled bottles. With beautifully crafted prose, this book leaves you with an irresistible urge to raise a glass and celebrate." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Ellie Yarde, The Coffee Pot Book Club
""Sparkling with wit, drama, and crackling prose, this book reads more like a historical thriller than an account of a real person."
"LICENSE TO THRILL (following SILVER ECHOES) continues Rosenberg's Champagne Widows series, spotlighting real women who change the world. This latest offering centers around Lily Bollinger, the undisputed "Grand Dame of Champagne," who took over her deceased husband's Maison and dedicated all she had to keeping its vines and legacy alive.
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Lily's work stretches from standing up to Nazis intent on plundering French wine cellars during the Second World War to coming up with newer, more rare vintages to securing the succession of her family's legacy. Sparkling with wit, drama, and crackling prose, this book reads more like a historical thriller than an account of a real person.
From the start, it's clear that Madame Bollinger — as well as Rosenberg — are experts on champagne, administering generous doses of that knowledge throughout. Readers learn why "swirling is not good for champagne"and how planting a crowd of vines, layered on top of one another, can create vintages with "soul."
Despite her proficiency, Madame Bollinger faces one battle after another to secure her Maison's future: she sets out on a postwar, trans-Atlantic odyssey to America to secure international clientele for her vineyards; she must deal with pesky journalists, who say one thing and write another; and, hardest of all, she dreams of uniting her three nephews to work as a team while securing her role as "the keeper of a legacy."
Rosenberg's careful research and exacting details bring authenticity to Madame Bollinger's life and work. The sprawling vineyards and quiet landscapes are the book's heart and soul, leaving readers immersed in the "sweet scent of summer foliage and warm earth," and Madame Bollinger emerges as a formidable character whose hard work, determination, and wit draw audiences in—particularly when she urges her fellow growers to action against the Nazis. This is a striking examination of personal resilience set against the pull of family legacy."
Takeaway: Evocative, inspiring historical fiction of Lily Bollinger’s life. — Booklife Reviews
"An intoxicating blend of glamour, grit and historical intrigue. Moving effortlessly between Nazi-occupied France and the glamour of the 1970s, Rosenberg paints a rich portrait of Lily Bollinger, a visionary widow who defied tyranny, outmaneuvered her enemies, reinvented champagne, and built a legacy against all odds. An irresistible read, made even better with a glass of bubbly in hand."
— Eliza Knight, USA Today , bestselling author of Confessions of a Grammar Queen
"Terrific book club choice!"
"Could there be something in the bubbles that accounts for the charm, imagination, and sheer guts of the heroines in author Rebecca Rosenberg's exuberant Champagne Widows series? Or is it only Rosenberg's amazing talent for portraying these colorful women with all the wit and flourish that distinguished them in their respective eras? In LICENSE TO THRILL, Lily Bollinger takes her well-earned place in the unforgettable gallery of pioneering women in the champagne trade who fought their way through personal loss, financial crises, and war to leave a remarkable and enduring legacy. Terrific book club choice!"
— Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard, author of Sisters of Castle Leod
"I have loved every one of Rebecca Rosenberg's Champagne Widows novels, but LICENSE TO THRILL surpasses even my highest expectations. This story is fascinating, gripping, and thoroughly entertaining. Rosenberg’s meticulous research shines, immersing the reader in the rich history of Bollinger Champagne. Lily's deft navigation of Nazi demands — often through clever and daring subterfuge — reveals her unwavering moral fiber and remarkable strength. I could go on — there is simply so much to absorb and enjoy in this effortlessly-flowing novel. With unforgettable characters, layered conflicts, and an extraordinary woman at its center, LICENSE TO THRILL is a triumph."
— Patricia Sands, bestselling author of The French Effect
"Like the champagne she devotes her life to perfecting, Lily Bollinger is anything but simple. Beneath her elegance lies structure; beneath restraint, a quiet fire. She understands that success is built layer upon layer of patience, conviction, and resolve. Like her champagne, her effervescence bubbles and glitters with delicate yet demanding principles of knowing when to yield and when to hold fast, enticing the future sip by sip while rooted in past legacies."
— Janis Robinson Daly, bestselling author of Under Two Flags
Acclaim for Silver Echoes
(pub. 2025)
(Gold Digger biographical fiction Book 2)
"Rosenberg's lyrical prose captivates, and her meticulous research crafts a nearly flawless reimagining, spinning a convincing tale of Silver's legendary beauty amid her intense clashes with a frenzied inner energy. A dazzling reimagining of Silver Dollar Tabor's tumultuous life."
— Editor's Pick booklife reviews
"Rosenberg’s prose is as sharp as small daggers, and her images leap off the page. If the hectic pacing, fragmented scenes, and amnesiac gaps are occasionally disorienting, they are also thrilling.
— blueink review
"... noir-tinged historical fiction"
"... Silver Dollar's story is that of America’s postwar struggles through the '20s. This novel also leans into the sheer picturesque interest of its setting: an urban underworld where an American silver heiress moonlights as a dancer in Chinese nightclubs, rubbing elbows with as many Italian and Irish gangsters as Hollywood producers. For fans of this brand of noir-tinged historical fiction, Silver Echoes has much to offer." — IndieReader
"This story will leave you breathless! Rebecca Rosenberg's historical novel immerses the reader in a gritty Prohibition-era world of unfettered ambition, and ruthless exploitation. Silver Echoes is an amazing story full of twists and turns like your best rollercoaster ride!"
— Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard, bestselling author of Sisters of Castle Leod
"Riveting and meticulously detailed ..."
"This darkly complex novel toggles between narratives: Silver Dollar's struggles from 1915 through 1925, and the ordeals of Baby Doe in 1932. Against the evocative backdrop of Mob-controlled 1920s Chicago speakeasies, Rosenberg vividly brings to life the gradual, angry, and violent emergence of Echo as Silver's increasingly dominant alter ego, a persona who exacts vengeance and precipitates mayhem while Silver "sleeps." —Kirkus Reviews verdict: GET IT
A sparkling and fiercely tragic biofic of Baby Doe Tabor and her dazzling daughter, Silver Dollar. 1932 Colorado Baby Doe fights to save her husband's mine while a movie about their lives premieres. Flashbacks to the 1920s reveal Silver's hidden struggles as she chases stardom in movies and speakeasies, from tiger taming to the gangster underworld. Though the pace can be "dizzying," readers will be gripped by this thrilling story.
— Booklist
"... twists and turns like your best rollercoaster ride!"
"This story will leave you breathless! Rebeca Rosenberg's historical novel immerses the reader in a gritty Prohibition-era world of unfettered ambition, and ruthless exploitation. Silver Echoes is an amazing story full of twists and turns like your best rollercoaster ride!"
— Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard, bestselling author of Sisters of Castle Leod
"A gripping novel of redemption, fame, and the toll of self-sacrifice. Silver Echoes is a haunting, true-story-inspired novel that will captivate readers from the very first page."
— Rae Blair, author of More Than I Ever Had
"An immersive ride into the underbelly of American life in the early twentieth century, Silver Echoes is as entertaining as it is gripping. Gritty and raw, it's a powerful tale of family, perseverance, and womanhood."
— Kate Braithwaite, award-winning author of The Scandalous Life of Nancy Randolph
"Baby Doe Tabor's "wayward" daughter lives again through this alternate and totally plausible telling of Silver Dollar Tabor's rich and compelling historical story. The true-to-life narrative unfolds in two timeframes roughly separated by a decade. In Rebecca Rosenberg's hands, both story lines are ripe with color and filled with adventure. Three robust dimensions are given to an otherwise largely murky part of Colorado's Tabor legacy."
— Dave Kanzig, moderator of www.babydoe.org
"Twisty and Atmospheric ..."
"A twisty and atmospheric story about the damage inflicted by childhood trauma and its manifestations in later life. Silver Echoes captures the vulnerability of young women of gumption in the 20s and 30s — the era of gangsters and speakeasies and men you should never trust."
— Gill Paul, internationally bestselling author of A Beautiful Rival
"Silver Echoes is "a masterpiece of triumph and heartbreak, where hope blooms in the darkest of times."
— Kay Bratt, bestselling author of Wish Me Home
"From the stark beauty of Leadville's silver mines to the bawdy cabarets, vaudevillian stages and crowded Chicago speakeasies, Rosenberg masterfully transports readers to a bygone era."
— Renee Ryan, award-winning author of The Last Fashion House in Paris
"A dazzling, evocative portrait of power, duality, and the cost of being truly seen — this is historical fiction at its finest."
— Eliza Knight, USA Today and international bestselling author of Confessions of a Grammar Queen
"Readers, order now for the kind of escapism that brings readers delight while learning something about a fascinating piece of history."
— Camille di Maio, bestselling author of Come Fly With Me
"The story pulled me in and didn't let go."
"Gripping and immersive, the evocative setting and family story of struggle and survival pulled me in and didn't let go."
— Cara Black , New York Times best selling author of 100 Hours in Paris
" Beautifully written, Silver Echoes is the captivating story of how entertainer Silver Dollar faced poverty, sexism, and internal battles with smarts and determination. You'll root for her daring, and weep for her misfortunes. A must-read for immersing into turn-of-the-century America. Highly recommended!"
— Carol Van Den Hende, author of the award-winning Goodbye Orchid trilogy
" Rosenberg’s talent shines in this captivating historical novel about Silver Dollar Tabor, the daughter of one of Colorado's great silver tycoons. Determined to reclaim her family's name, Silver mesmerizes audiences with daring, death-defying performances. But beyond the spotlight, she fights a far more perilous battle — one against her own unraveling mind. As she teeters between fame and ruin, her struggle becomes as breathtaking as her boldest acts. A poignant and gripping tale of resilience, legacy, and the high cost of chasing destiny — perfect for fans of historical fiction."
— Kari Bovee, author of the award-winning Pryce of murder series
Recognition for Madame Pommery
(pub. 2023)
a Champagne Widows novel
... lusciously rich ... well-written and engaging ... Rebecca Rosenberg's portrayal of Madame Pommery's life is nothing short of inspiring ... a celebration of the human spirit." Five stars and the "Highly Recommended" award of excellence from The Historical Fiction Company
—Read review Daring to Dream of Champagne.
ManyBooks Author of the Day Rebecca Rosenberg — A Stunning Tale of Ladies Revolutionizing the Champagne Industry!
Interview by Naomi Bolton
"Rebecca Rosenberg is a champagne geek, lavender grower and novelist of historical fiction of women of the past who have lived extraordinary lives. When Rebecca discovered the real-life stories of the Champagne Widows of France, she knew she’d dedicate years to telling the stories of these remarkable women who made champagne the worldwide phenomenon it is today."
Please give us a short introduction to what Madame Pommery, Creator of Brut Champagne is about.
"Madame Pommery created the world’s first Brut Champagne in 1870! She was a widow who had to support her family and she had no experience working at all. But she had a singular vision to change champagne from a sweet dessert wine to the dry, crisp wine to drink anytime. ..."
—continue reading interview with Rebecca Rosenberg at ManyBooks.net
Praise for Champagne Widows
(pub. 2021)
The story of Veuve Clicquot, the first woman of Champagne
"This is a spectacular story, sparkling, based on the true story of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot. Well-written, well researched, and interpreted, I highly recommend this great historical read."
—continue reading at Coffee and Ink
"I loved the character of Barbe-Nicole, a strong, determined woman, who defies Napoleon to make her business a success ... The novel contains fascinating details about winemaking and everything that goes into it ..."
—continue reading at Historical Novel Society (review by Vicki Kondelik)
" I highly recommend Champagne Widows to fans of historical fiction and badass women from the past who changed history! Kudos to Rebecca for another winner!"
—continue reading at Passages to the Past (review and interview by Amy Bruno)
"... a fascinating story of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot, ... her uncanny sense of smell (Le Nez) and how this gift led her to make great champagne. Rosenburg is a triple-gold-winning author known for writing novels centered around historical real-life women set in fictional settings ..."
—continue reading at Triangle Around Town
"... a triumphant tale of talent and ambition, love and loss , betrayal and redemption, and accepting yourself and others for who they are. Champagne Widows tells the effervescent story of the real life Champagne entrepreneur, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot."
—continue reading at Stephanie's Book Reviews
"I was truly enthralled with the story of how Veuve Clicquot came to be what it is. It was not an easy road for the company nor the woman who gave it her name. Ms. Rosenberg quite deftly weaves the craft of winemaking into her story so you don't feel overwhelmed with information, but rather want to learn more. rating: 5"
—continue reading at Books, Cooks, Looks (review by Patty Woodland)
"Captivating and intriguing ..."
"... a breath-taking, captivating and intriguing novel. The Genres are Historical Fiction, and Historical Paris Fiction. I love the way that Rebecca Rosenberg appeals to the reader's senses as she describes the wine and champagne successes and failures."
—continue reading at Lindas Book Obsession
" ... I am so intrigued with the history behind one of the most iconic champagne brands, Veuve Clicquot. This is the story of a twenty year old with a gift who marries for love (of wineries not for the man.)"
—continue reading at Hasty Book List (review by Ashley Hasty)
"What a wonderful work of historical fiction! Rebecca Rosenberg has made the past come to life. Barbe-Nicole's determination sparkles as brightly as her champagne ... 5 stars"
—continue reading at Bonnie Reads and Writes
"Another great read from Rebecca Rosenberg. Champagne Widows ... transports the reader into the fascinating world of wine-making during Napoleon's tumultuous reign. The author paints an inspiring portrait of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot, the real-life “Grand Dame of Champagne."
—continue reading at Sharon Gloger Friedman
"... highly immersive historical fiction that captivates and educates without making it obvious at any point, a beautiful novel ... characters are vividly drawn, and Barb-Nicole is someone who I was right behind ... I enjoyed the time I spent with her."
—continue reading at Beyond the Books (review by Sharon Rimmelzwaan)
"Champagne Widows is historical fiction. It includes many colorful characters, opulent settings, war, disease, heartbreak and triumph ... [Widow Clicquot (Veuve Clicquot)] is a character you can't help but root for. ..."
—continue reading at Pull That Cork (review by Nancy)
"... a spectacular saga ..."
"Rebecca Rosenberg has penned a spectacular saga of the first of the "CHAMPAGNE WIDOWS" of France, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot. Seamlessly interwoven with historical letters from Napoleon, her imaginative tale of Veuve Clicquot's personal life captured me and wouldn't let go until the end, leaving me wanting more!"
—continue reading at Susan Cushman (author of John and Mary Margaret and Cherry Bomb)
"Rosenberg does a really wonderful job of bringing Barbe-Nicole to life ... using a first-person narrative to help us get inside her head and heart."
—continue reading at The Chocolate Lady
" Barbe-Nicole is captivating, particularly with her inheritance of "Le Nez" and the effect on her life. From grapes to pigs, the adventures she gets into with her nose are fascinating and are described in detailed and engaging ways. The champagne empire she builds is admirable, as is her relationship with Francois and its challenges."
— Writer's Digest 2022
"The sun-drenched vineyards of France, a real-life heroine who against all odds refuses to give up her dreams ... and champagne. What's not to love? And that's just what Rebecca Rosenberg delivers in CHAMPAGNE WIDOWS. Barbe-Nicole Clicquot was a woman ahead of her time, a fascinating blend of ingenuity, heart and sheer tenacity, with a nose for wine and a head for business. A 19th century widow who built an empire as war raged all around her. Note: This richly-woven tale is best savored slowly, though as with all delicious things, it won't be easy."
—Barbara Davis, best-selling author of The Last of the Moon Girls
"An effervescent historical novel"
"This novel paints a richly detailed portrait of the enterprising Veuve Clicquot. The twinned plots of Clicquot and Napoleon Bonaparte's rise and fall are filled with detail that give life to this far-off time. Rosenberg's prose is light, yet detailed, and peppered with moments of wry humor ... Clicquot's character is charming, and readers will love getting to know her. Rosenberg has a superb eye for blending humor with drama."
—continue reading at BookLife Prize
"For anyone who loves champagne, a must-read novel about Veuve Clicquot."
—Judithe Little, author of The Chanel Sisters
"These first known women of Champagne/Sparkling winemaking may not have even realized how strong they were until they had to learn and do it all to survive for themselves and their wineries! Reading CHAMPAGNE WIDOWS makes it even more of an honor to learn a craft still dominated by men."
—Penny Gadd-Coster, Executive Director of Winemaking, Rack & Riddle
CHAMPAGNE WIDOWS: "With crisp writing, Rebecca Rosenberg serves us the sparkling story of Veuve Clicquot, an independent woman of indomitable strength, determined to find her way in a man’s world. CHAMPAGNE WIDOWS is vintage storytelling."
—Johnnie Bernhard, author of A Good Girl, How We Came to Be and Sisters of the Undertow
"An inspired story based based on real life"
"CHAMPAGNE WIDOWS is based on the real-life Grande Dame of Champagne, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, who built her famous champagne empire amidst the turbulence of 19th century France. Barbe-Nicole is my kind of heroine: a woman with passion, courage, family loyalty, and a killer business sense. Rebecca Rosenberg's sensual details make every scene of this intimate novel come alive. A true reading pleasure!"
—Martha Conway, best-selling author of The Underground River and The Physician's Daughter
"CHAMPAGNE WIDOWS takes the reader back in time for an intimate look at the building of the iconic brand Veuve Clicquot. In the aftermath of Napoleon's rise to power, Barbe-Nicole and her husband François share a vision of creating a champagne that will astound the world. Despite war, death, blockades, and failed harvests, Barbe-Nicole ultimately succeeds. An epic story featuring love, family and the sustaining power of courage."
—M.K. Tod, author of Paris In Ruins and award-winning blog A Writer of History
CHAMPAGNE WIDOWS: "Just as a champagne bottle pops bringing delectable flavors and delicious aromas, Rebecca Rosenberg delights the senses with her engrossing novel. She treats the reader to a perfect blend of history and story — with lots of champagne! Sit back and savor the tale of Veuve Clicquot. Raise a glass to her and all the women, from history to the present, who have broken the mold and overcome obstacles to succeed in what was believed to be all-male professions."
—Linda Rosen, author of Sisters of the Vine
Reviews for Gold Digger
(pub. 2019)
The remarkable Baby Doe Tabor
AWARDS
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- IBPA Gold Medal Bill Fisher Award (Fiction) 2020
- IPPY Gold Medal Best Regional Fiction West-Mountain 2020
- GOETHE Book Awards for post 1750s Historical Fiction 2019
- Book Life Prize 2019
GOLD DIGGER: "10 out of 10! An engaging and beautifully-written story, this fact-based novel celebrates the endurance of the human spirit in one woman's determination to survive ..."
—continue reading at Publisher's Weekly Book Life Prize
GOLD DIGGER: "The Old West comes alive through Rosenberg's descriptions... [M]iners clad in sooty denim and bankers sporting pork chop sideburns cross paths and swill whiskey at the local saloons. Lingo such as “hornswoggle” and “skilamalink” enriches the writing... Rosenberg's research enables her to shine a light on lesser-known aspects of Colorado's past, such as the 1880 Hop Alley Riot in which a mob destroyed parts of Denver's Chinatown... [A] captivating saga based on the true story of a bold woman mining for romance and riches... [T]his book will particularly appeal to Colorado readers and fans of American Western historical fiction ..."
—continue reading at Blue Ink Review
[GOLD DIGGER is] an "accomplished and absorbing novel ..."
—continue reading at Prairies Book Review
"Grab this book!"
GOLD DIGGER: "If you like historical fiction ... grab this book."
—Diane Dicke (Barnes & Noble)
GOLD DIGGER: "A gripping story of female grit and resilience. Baby Doe has a wonderful, indomitable spirit, and Rosenberg brings her physical and emotional challenges vibrantly to life."
—Historical Novel Society
GOLD DIGGER: "Fantastic depiction of the late 1800s-early 1900s gold rush in Colorado."
—Jaymi C. (Librarian)
[GOLD DIGGER is] "... a roller coaster ride of opulence, scandal, heartbreak and resiliency."
—Eric (Goodreads Review)
"Rosenberg's rollicking Western adventure [GOLD DIGGER] strikes gold with a gutsy, good-hearted spitfire of a heroine and action aplenty."
—Thelma Adams, bestselling author of Bittersweet Brooklyn and The Last Woman Standing
"GOLD DIGGER tells the true story of Lizzie "Baby Doe" Tabor, a beautiful young woman who in 1878 marries the son of a wealthy miner in order to save her family from penury. Shrewd and stubborn, Lizzie fights back-biting Victorian society, wins and loses vast fortunes, and bests conniving politicians in her larger-than-life story. A twisting tale worthy of Mark Twain, with a big-hearted heroine at the center."
—Martha Conway, author of The Underground River
Plaudits for The Secret Life of Mrs. London
(pub. 2018)
AWARDS
- IPPY Gold Medal Best Regional Fiction West-Pacific 2019
- WIKI: 12 Marvelous Novels about the 20th Century
- Pulpwood Queens 5-Diamond Selection
- Spirited Woman Top 12 Books Fall 2018
- California Book Awards nominee
- Center for Fiction Best First Novel nominee
"An impressively original and exceptionally well-crafted novel by an author who is a master of character- and narrative-driven storytelling, Rebecca Rosenberg's THE SECRET LIFE of MRS. LONDON is an inherently riveting and thoroughly reader-engaging story from beginning to end and feature[es] many an unexpected plot twist and turn."
—Midwest Book Review
"Interesting, and based on the actual lives of the participants … Learning more about Jack London was enjoyable, as well as seeing early feminist examples."
—continue reading at Historical Novel Society
THE SECRET LIFE of MRS. LONDON: "… Rosenberg paints an immensely intriguing portrait of a marriage and tells it in an accomplished lyrical prose that captures each moment with poetic intensity."
—continue reading at Prairies Book Review
THE SECRET LIFE of MRS. LONDON: "Women of all ages and historical fiction fans will love this book."
—continue reading at Online Book Club
"THE SECRET LIFE of MRS. LONDON is a riveting behind-the-scenes look at the marriage of Jack and Charmian London, both fascinating and complicated characters with rich inner lives that Rosenberg conveys in crisp yet poetic prose. This contemporary historical fiction raises questions that are still relevant today about what makes a good marriage, and whether creativity and stability are incompatible. A rich, resonant, deeply satisfying novel sure to delight and leave readers thinking long after they put it down ..."
—Malena Watrous, author of If You Follow Me and Sparked! and director of the Stanford Continuing Studies Program in Novel Writing (Goodreads review)
"A great read for history buffs"
"[THE SECRET LIFE of MRS. LONDON] … is a great read for history buffs, especially if you enjoy stories set in early 20th Century America ... Charmian London is the wife of famous writer Jack London. This story is hers … It is interesting to see her grow into an awareness of who she really is."
—Bette Lee Crosby, Author (BookBub Review)
"THE SECRET LIFE of MRS. LONDON is a heart-wrenching portrait of a marriage between two people who utterly depend on one another, but ultimately aren't enough for each other. With skillful precision of language, Rosenberg weaves a narrative that defines the complexities of love, passion, and art. This is a perceptive, deeply moving novel by a great new talent about a couple who has gone unnoticed in historical fiction until now. Anyone who has ever loved another person will want to read this book."
—Victoria Kelly, author of Mrs. Houdini: A Novel
"One of Houdini's best-kept secrets was his affair with Charmian London in 1918. Now Rebecca Rosenberg tells the story using an elegant blend of fact and fiction, creating a Houdini book like no other. THE SECRET LIFE of MRS. LONDON is a true peek behind the curtain and a page-turner."
—John Cox at Wild about Harry
"Rebecca Rosenberg has written a touching, informative, yet passionate novel within the Historical Fiction genre." [THE SECRET LIFE of MRS. LONDON] is "... quirky, humorous, fascinating and heart-wrenching with a conclusion as significant as it is symbolic."
—DeniseMarie (BookBub Review)
"I read this book … and I couldn’t put it down! I highly recommend [THE SECRET LIFE of MRS. LONDON] to all and hope to see more stories like this from this author. I am a big fan!"
—Stephanie M. Hopkins (Layered Pages review)
"A beautiful and vivid read"
"[THE SECRET LIFE of MRS. LONDON] … reads as if the author has known all the characters in her lifetime and they are larger than life. All in all, a beautiful and vivid read where the reader won't look at page numbers but instead will devour the novel in a few settings as possible."
—Sveta (Svetlana's Reads and Views)
" … Rosenberg's writing is accessible. She never hides her story behind verbose verbiage. This helps to mirror and bring home to the reader the loving yet somewhat antagonistic relationship between Charmain and Jack ..."
—Miss Eliza (Strange & Random Happenstance review)
[THE SECRET LIFE of MRS. LONDON] " … is very well written and gives a great look into the literary/celebrity world during the WWI era. As a first novel it's a roaring success, and I look forward to future efforts from this author ..."
—Teresa Kander (Book Babble review)
"THE SECRET LIFE of MRS. LONDON is a warm, engaging portrait of a woman struggling to find herself … How she succeeds and/or fails had me totally gripped. Highly recommended ..."
—Kate Braithwaite (KateBraithwaite.com)
"THE SECRET LIFE of MRS. LONDON is a fascinating story beautifully told. The creative and romantic lives of Jack and Charmian London were full of passion, genius, and intrigue. I fell in love with the characterizations and the ups and downs of their careers, family lives, and romantic relationships kept me riveted throughout. A wonderful read!"
—Kathleen (Goodreads book reviews)
"A great read"
"After a few chapters, I realized I was reading something more than just ok … I thought about this book a long time after I read it and often I found myself wondering what would I do if I were in Charmian's place. For me the fact that I kept coming back to this story was a sign of a great read ..."
—Literary aggressive go-getter (The Lit Bitch)
THE SECRET LIFE of MRS. LONDON — a MUST READ "… The way Ms. Rosenberg develops her characters and the plot is intense and draws the reader in, making the story one that you won’t want to put down ..."
—Kelly (Kelly's Thoughts on Things)
"THE SECRET LIFE of MRS. LONDON is one of the best books I have ever read. It's a story I will never forget ..."
—Magdalena aka A Bookaholic Swede (Goodreads book reviews)
"I've always said that historical fiction about real people makes history come alive, and this is quite evident in MRS. LONDON. I love reading about strong female characters at any point in history and Ms. Rosenberg's works are a great source for such material ..."
—LuAnn Braley (Back Porchervations)
"For all my love of author biographies, I've never read much about the Londons, but after just a few pages of THE SECRET LIFE of MRS. LONDON, I found myself absolutely captivated by this fascinating literary couple … What a lovely surprise this book was!"
—Barbara Davis (Bookbub Community Book Reviews)