Eliza Knight is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of
the Tales from the Tudor Court series. She is a member of the
Historical Novel Society and Romance Writers of America and the
creator of the popular historical blog History Undressed. Knight
lives in Maryland with her own knight and three princesses.
For more information, visit www.elizaknight.com.
"The Mayfair Bookshop is a moving, touching tale of a Bright Young
Thing turned bookseller/author and her quest to find fulfillment,
inspiration, and love in the chaos of the WWII home front. Eliza
Knight brings Nancy Mitford to life as an appealing and uncertain
young heroine in the days before she is burnished by fame and
success—you cannot help but cheer her toward her destiny!"
— Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose
Code
“Take one fascinating family, add in a legendary bookshop and a few
Bright Young Things and you have the bookish equivalent of
chocolate cake: a delightful treat. Nancy Mitford had an
extraordinary life and Eliza Knight skillfully manages research,
legend, fact and fiction to bring us a truly absorbing novel.” —
Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author
“A fascinating view of a pivotal moment in history told from the
perspective of an extraordinary woman at the heart of it all.
Filled with intrigue, heartbreak, passion, and daring, Eliza Knight
beautifully celebrates the life and influence of Nancy Mitford.
Vivid and unforgettable!" — Chanel Cleeton, New York Times & USA
Today bestselling author of The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba
"A romantic and moving love letter to bibliophiles
everywhere, The Mayfair Bookshop offers a testament to
the magic and power of books and bookstores to shine light on our
darkest hours. Beautifully written and featuring a colorful cast of
characters and delightful cameos, this historical novel is not to
be missed." — Laura Kamoie, New York Times bestselling author
of My Dear Hamilton and America's First Daughter
"Eliza Knight’s wonderfully descriptive novel is a window into the
riveting life of Nancy Mitford, not as an untouchable socialite,
but as a woman who has her share of struggles on a very real, very
relatable level—an absolute must read!" — Madeline Martin, New
York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in
London
"The force of nature that was Nancy Mitford dazzles in The Mayfair
Bookshop, first as one of society's 'bright young things' between
the World Wars and then as a wildly successful writer. Both Nancy's
razor-sharp wit and hidden heartaches make for riveting
reading!" — Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today
bestselling author of A Most Clever Girl
"Knight brings vividly to life the war years, the troubling
associations of Nancy Mitford's aristocratic family, and the ripple
effect of their misdeeds throughout England and beyond. A rich
portrait of a fascinating woman, The Mayfair Bookshop hits all the
right notes: intrigue, great heart, and hope. Not to be
missed!" — Heather Webb, USA Today bestselling author of The Next
Ship Home
“The Mayfair Bookshop gives us not one, but two engaging heroines
to truly root for. Knight has created a captivating look at
life’s pursuit of love, literature, and dreams both realized and
dashed set against a devastating war that divides sisters along the
lines of political ideologies. Told with the wit and spunk of Nancy
Mitford herself, Eliza Knight’s immense talent shines on every
page." — Renée Rosen, USA Today bestselling author of The Social
Graces
"Eliza Knight’s sympathetic and utterly believable portrayal of
Nancy Mitford is the icing on this fabulous cake of a novel where
present-day romance, a literary mystery, and the lives of England’s
most controversial sisters keep the pages turning in this
delightful and perfectly constructed story." — Janie Chang,
international bestselling author of The Library of Legends
"Eliza Knight’s The Mayfair Bookshop takes readers into the
legendary Nancy Mitford’s head, and more importantly her
heart...Twining two timelines together, Knight reminds us that
women and books have the power to shape the world, and we have the
power to forge our own destinies—even in times of extreme
adversity." — Sophie Perinot, award-winning author of Medici's
Daughter
"Channeling Nancy’s verve and quick wit, Eliza Knight’s The Mayfair
Bookshop showcases the complex reality behind the glittering
Mitford myth, exposing the dark divisions in the breezy pre-war
world of the Bright Young Things. Taking readers from country
houses to the London Blitz, The Mayfair Bookshop is an homage to
Nancy’s timeless truth: that the pursuit of love, in all its forms,
is worth fighting for." — Bryn Turnbull, author of The Woman Before
Wallis
"Eliza Knight’s The Mayfair Bookshop delivers a deeply human
portrayal of the fascinating Nancy Mitford, bringing to vivid life
the story of a woman pulled between the expectations of family,
society, and the desires of her own heart. Woven with an intriguing
modern timeline, this story brims with complicated relationships,
infamous characters, heartbreak and, ultimately, triumph. Moving
and compelling, this is a must read!" — Kristin Beck, author of
Courage, My Love
"A wonderful depiction of the legendary Nancy Mitford and her
sisters in their element – both united as Bright Young Things and
torn apart by love and war. Along with its added touch of mystery,
The Mayfair Bookshop will keep you curled up and turning the
pages." — Kaia Alderson, author of Sisters in Arms
"Witty, brilliant, and deep, Nancy Mitford comes fully, poignantly
to life in this meticulously researched literary mystery. If
you ever wondered what it was really like to be a Bright Young
Thing in London between the wars, this book is for you." — Kerri
Maher, author of The Paris Bookseller
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