In this week’s episode, I’m joined by author Eloisa James to talk about her new release, The Last Lady B. Set in an isolated abbey, far north in Scotland, Evie finds herself thrust into the makings of a Gothic novel. What starts out as the hope of seeing a ghost, turns into the revelation that her new husband is not the man she thinks he is.

James and I discuss the inspiration for creating a character who would rather have her nose in a book, and how that plays with Evie’s expectations of her husband and the melodrama she has fallen into. She quickly learns that real life can be far more interesting - and satisfying - than the Gothic novels she loves. Once in the isolation of the abbey, Burnsby’s true colors are quickly revealed; what follows is a story of comeuppance and rediscovery, as Evie reclaims her life for herself. In the end, this is a story about love, and how friendship, found family, and the unconditional love of a pet can help heal you, just as much as romantic love.

The Last Lady B is out now! Grab it at your local bookstores, or request it at your library!

https://bookshop.org/a/54661/9781668200056

Find more about Eloisa James and her work here:

eloisajames.com/

https://www.facebook.com/eloisajames

https://www.facebook.com/groups/EloisaJamesLindowCastle

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