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Blaze

By: Marie Benedict, Maggie Shipstead, Pam Jenoff, Asha Lemmie, Melanie Benjamin, Sadeqa Johnson, Ariel Lawhon
Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Cassandra Campbell, Elizabeth Knowelden, Jordan Cobb, Tavia Gilbert, Channie Waites, Kate Reading
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Publisher's summary

This fierce collection from New York Times bestselling historical fiction authors sweeps readers back in time with exhilarating short stories of unforgettable female characters. Spanning decades, these indelible women broke through barriers in disparate worlds of art, war, science, love, and injustice and paved the way for other women to follow. Strike a match and blaze a trail.

Amelia’s Shadow by Marie Benedict

For pilot Ruth Nichols, a soaring rivalry with Amelia Earhart becomes a deep friendship in a short story of the danger and secrets of undaunted women, inspired by true events, by New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict.

The June Paintings by Maggie Shipstead

On a remote island, an unfulfilled young female painter finds a singular kind of inspiration in this cunning short story about identity and empowerment by New York Times bestselling author Maggie Shipstead.

The Forgotten Chapter by Pam Jenoff

Out of the chaos and uncertainty of war, a shy young bookseller comes into her own in a short story of unexpected love, daring, and courage by New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff.

Fires to Come by Asha Lemmie

In early twentieth-century New York City, a young woman torn between two cultures must choose where her loyalties lie in a gripping short story by New York Times bestselling author Asha Lemmie.

Tune In Tomorrow by Melanie Benjamin

An enterprising woman in a man’s world. A vision that changed daytime television. A galvanizing short story about ambition and sacrifice in the 1950s by New York Times bestselling author Melanie Benjamin.

Fallen Grace by Sadeqa Johnson

A single mother in segregated Virginia pushes back on societal prejudice and her own family’s judgment in an emotionally powerful short story by New York Times bestselling author Sadeqa Johnson.

Barriers to Entry by Ariel Lawhon

An inquisitive woman defies expectations to become the mother of forensic science in this absorbing short story by New York Times bestselling author Ariel Lawhon.

©2024 Amelia’s Shadow © 2024 by Marie Benedict. The June Paintings © 2024 by Maggie Shipstead. The Forgotten Chapter © 2024 by Pam Jenoff. Fires to Come © 2024 by Asha Lemmie. Tune In Tomorrow © 2024 by Melanie Benjamin LLC. Fallen Grace © 2024 by Sadeqa Johnson. Barriers to Entry © 2024 by Ariel Lawhon. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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Critic reviews

“An all-star ensemble of historical fiction authors and talented narrators make this collection excellent listening.… Each of the narrators matches the tone, setting, and emotions of her story. Particular standouts include: "Amelia's Shadow" by Marie Benedict, inspired by true events and narrated by Andi Arndt; "The Forgotten Chapter" by Pam Jenoff, narrated by Elizabeth Knowelden; and "Fallen Grace" by Sadeqa Johnson, narrated by Channie Waites.”AudioFile Magazine

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the Francis Glessner Lee story

loved the last one, hated the second to last, enjoyed the pilot one, bookseller one, artist one, mob boss, meh about the soap opera start

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Interesting short stories

Loved these stories of women who found their power. Didn’t realize they were short stories. Really enjoyed this book.

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