Saturday, April 27, 2024

A Discount on 'The Orchid Hour'

For the next few days, my historical novel 'The Orchid Hour' is having a deep discount: It costs $.099/£0.99 as an ebook on amazon in the US and the UK.

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The novel was the Gold Category Winner for Historical Mystery at the 2023 Historical Fiction Company Book of the Year Contest.

Here is the review that accompanied the award:

"The Orchid Hour" is more than a conventional page-turner; it is a literary tour de force, brimming with tension, intrigue, danger, romance, and murder. The author, with consummate skill, has imbued every page with layers of narrative, creating a tapestry that ensnares the reader's imagination. It is a rich tapestry, woven with threads of storytelling that coalesce into a resplendent narrative whole.


If, perchance, you are already an admirer of Nancy Bilyeau's literary catalogue, you will readily concur that "The Orchid Hour" is a compulsory addition to your reading repertoire. It serves as a magnum opus of historical fiction, a testament to the author's talent for transporting her readers to bygone epochs, ensnaring them in a world replete with vibrant characters and enigmatic mysteries. Bilyeau's storytelling prowess shines brilliantly in this offering, earning its rightful place in the pantheon of her literary accomplishments.


All in all, "The Orchid Hour" is a literary sojourn into Prohibition-era New York City, replete with its beguiling characters, historical precision, and masterful storytelling. Nancy Bilyeau's latest work is a testament to her unwavering dedication to historical authenticity and her unmatched capacity to infuse life into bygone eras. This narrative beckons to readers who are enamoured with historical fiction, offering an immersive and captivating journey that transcends time and place.


In the realm of "The Orchid Hour," Nancy Bilyeau has created a tale that endures—a timeless narrative of transformation and resolute action against the backdrop of the Jazz Age. In her vivid prose, readers discover a heroine who defies convention and a narrative that ensnares the senses. For those who cherish the written word, this book is nothing short of a literary gem, to be cherished and revisited in perpetuity.