The It Girls
“The It Girls is a glorious romp through the lives and loves of the scintillating Sutherland sisters! . . . Readers who enjoy historical fiction are in for a treat!”
—Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of The Cottingley Secret and The Girl Who Came Home
“In today’s age of Kardashian celebrity buzz on every magazine cover and social-media platform, Harper takes a look backwards at the earliest it girls. Film-history buffs will adore exploring the early days of Hollywood with cameos from famous stars; fans of Kathleen Tessaro and Penny Vincenzi will enjoy the layers of intrigue and the sweeping plot. Harper’s ability to shift between raw ambition and tender compromise makes this family-focused novel a genuine delight.”
—Booklist
The Royal Nanny
“The Royal Nanny is a gem, revealing that those forgotten in history are often the true treasures.”
—Erika Robuck, nationally bestselling author of Hemingway’s Girl
“A compulsive, page-turning read that fearlessly reveals both the gilt and the tarnish of the British Royal Crown.”
—Sandra Byrd, author of Mist of Midnight
“Fans of Downton Abbey will devour this vivid tale of one nanny’s unwavering love and sacrifices endured for the sake of the royal children in her care. Full of emotion and heart, Lala redefines the meaning of motherhood while Harper gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the lives of the royals.”
—Renée Rosen, author of White Collar Girl
“This is a beautifully told novel of a woman who was surrounded by all the glitz and glamour of royalty but remained unaffected. . . . Readers will greatly admire the protagonist while learning about the quirks of the royal family and the events that shook the world in the early 20th century.”
—Historical Novel Society
“There is nothing more fascinating than a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous or, in this case, the royal, rich, and famous. Karen Harper does a masterful job of combining historical fact and fiction to create a rich and thoughtful view into the lives of Britain’s King George V, Queen Mary, and their children.”
—Melanie Stanley, Ohioana Quarterly